TURMERIC / MANJANO

Common Name = Turmeric
Botanical Name = Curcuma longa Family Name = Zingiberaceae

Parts Used = Rizhome Powder

Hindi name = Haldi / Hardhar
Telugu Name = Pasupu
Canada name = Arashina / HarasinaPudi
Malayalam Name = Manjal
Tamil Name = Manjal
Bengali Name = Halood

Turmeric is a great pesticide. Sprinkle turmeric (powder) water near all the entry points of your house to ward of insects, ants, and termites

Benefits of turmeric

1. Anti-inflammatories

2. Anti-depressants (Prozac)

3. Chemotherapy

4. Anti-coagulants (aspirin)

5. Pain killers

6. Diabetes drugs (Metformin)

7. Arthritis medications

8. Inflammatory bowel disease drugs

9. Cholesterol drugs (Lipitor)

Turmeric side effects

Some people report allergic reactions to turmeric, especially after skin exposure. Typically, this is experienced as a mild, itchy rash.

1. Indigestion

2. Heart burn

3. Nausea

4. Diarrhea

5. Liver problems

6. Increased risk of bleeding

7. Increased liver function tests

8. Hyperactive gallbladder contractions

9. Alopecia (hair loss)

10. Hypotension (lowered blood pressure)

11. Uterine contractions in pregnant women

12. Increased menstrual flow

Turmeric may interfere with anti-coagulants like aspirin, clopidogrel and warfarin.
It also can affect medications such as nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory