Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Turmeric
Pharmacognosy
Pharmacology

1. Curcuma longa L.

2. INTRODUCTION

3. CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS

4. MEDICINAL USES

5. MECHANISM OF ACTIONS

6. MECHANISM OF ACTIONS

7. MECHANISM OF ACTIONS

8. MECHANISM OF ACTIONS

9. TOXICITY Primary active compound is curcumin and it is found that it may also be toxic to your liver, depending on dose

10. INTERACTION: Medications that slow blood clotting interacts with TURMERIC Turmeric might slow blood clotting. Taking turmeric along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bleeding. Anticoagulant example: aspirin.

11. REFERENCES http://holisticonline.com/Herbal-Med/_ Herbs/h27.htm http :// www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=78 http ://thetruthaboutcancer.com/benefits-turmeric-cancer-treatment /