Crude Drug: Turmeric
Biological Source Curcuma longa
Family Zingiberaceae
Official used part Dried rhizome
Major Marker Constituent Curcuminoids
Constituentclass Curcumin and volatile oil
Pharmacognostic traditional use Traditional anti-inflammatory/digestive use; coloring agent
Drug Type Rhizome
Scientific Name Curcuma longa
Category Rhizome drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.