Curcuma longa: 2 definitions

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In Hinduism
1. Ayurveda
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Curcuma longa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Cosmetics, Perfumery, Skin care and other Ayurvedic Beauty treatments

Source: Ancient Science of Life: Critical review of Ayurvedic Varṇya herbs

Curcuma longa (Sanskrit: haridrā) is the name of a medicinal plant used in Ayurveda to promote skin care and enhance the beauty of the skin (varṇya).—Commonly called turmeric (Curcuma longa), the rhizomes of this herb exhibit properties such as photo protection, anti wrinkle, anti ageing, antioxidant, astringent, anti-irritant, moisturizing effects which are all good for the skin. Curcumin or diferuloylmethane and other curcuminoids constitute the main phytochemicals of Curcuma longa. Curcumin’s utility in cosmetic ailments is increasing by the day as it has been proven that topical administration directly delivers curcumin to the affected tissue. Curcumin has been found to suppress melanogenesis in stimulated melanoma cells through down regulation of melanogenesis-related proteins such as tyrosinase and tyrosinase-related proteins. A recent study on turmeric rhizomes has proven maximum efficacy of 88.56% inhibition of tyrosinase activity supporting the above cited use of haridrā as skin whitening agent

Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)

Source: Shodhganga: Drumavichitrikarnam—Plant mutagenesis in ancient India

Curcuma longa (powder) (in Sanskrit: Niśā or Rajanī) is used in various recipes for bio-organic manipulation of plants/flowers/fruits, according to the Vṛkṣāyurveda by Sūrapāla (1000 CE): an encyclopedic work dealing with the study of trees and the principles of ancient Indian agriculture.—For example, while describing a recipe for manipulating the colour of flowers or fruits (on the tree): “The white flowers of a tree turn into a golden colour if the tree is watered with a mixture of Curcuma longa powder [e.g., Niśā], Butea monosperma, Gossypium herbaceum seed, Rubia cordifolia and the Symplocos racemosa tree”.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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