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Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in GaruḍapurāṇaTurmeric (in Sanskrit: haridrā) is used in the Viśodhana (“washing off the wound’s impurities”) of wounds (vraṇa), according to Āyurveda sections in the Garuḍapurāṇa.—[...] After Viśodhana (wash off the ulcer's/wound's impurities by medicated decoction), the following formulations can be used for śodhana (purification) and ropaṇa (healing) externally:—[... e.g.,] The eraṇḍa-mūla (Castor root), two types of haridrā (Turmeric), Citraka (Plumbago zeylanica), Viśvabheṣaja (Zingiber officinale), Rasona (Allium sativum) and saindhava (rock salt) are ground well with takra (butter milk) or kāñjī (sour gruel). [...]
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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Starts with: Turmeric tree.
Full-text (+636): Haridra, Nisa, Varnavati, Sharvari, Rajani, Suvarnavarna, Kankateri, Hemaragini, Bhangavasa, Kancani, Kaliyaka, Ranjani, Saccara, Haridraraga, Katankateri, Sholi, Svarnavarna, Varnadatri, Pitika, Varnavilasini.
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Search found 103 books and stories containing Turmeric; (plurals include: Turmerics). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
"HPTLC analysis of curcumin in a siddha herbo-mineral formulation" < [2016: Volume 5, May issue 5]
Turmeric: A Comprehensive Review of Its Health Benefits and Uses < [2015: Volume 4, October issue 10]
Turmeric (curcuma longa) wsr to curcumin < [2017: Volume 6, July issue 7]
Therapeutic effects of haridra (Curcuma longa) in health review < [Volume 1, issue 2: November - December 2014]
The amazing pharmacological properties of haridra- a short review < [Volume 1, issue 1: September - October 2014]
Curcuma longa (haridra): a magical herb in tradition and pharma. < [Volume 3, issue 2: March- April 2016]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
The use of turmeric (kuṅkuma) in ancient India < [Notes]
Part 3 - Southern India < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Part 5 - The Malay Peninsula < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
In vitro and in vivo study of Curcuma longa in cervical cancer < [Volume 12 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2021]
Cytologic follow-up of low-grade squamous lesions post-antimicrobials. < [Volume 7 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2016]
Tulsi and turmeric in oral submucous fibrosis: A pilot study. < [Volume 6 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2015]
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Turmeric gel vs. chlorhexidine in chronic periodontitis: A pilot study < [Volume 18 (issue 5), Sep-Oct 2014]
Turmeric mouthwash vs. chlorhexidine for plaque and gingivitis prevention. < [Volume 16 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2012]
Study on 2% turmeric gel in chronic periodontitis treatment. < [Volume 15 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2011]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
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