Luyang Dilaw (Turmeric) [Scientific name: Curcuma longa Linn.]
Turmeric is a traditional spice. It is closely associated with Mediterranean and Indian cuisine. However we have paid little attention to this plant which is now stirring great interest in modern medical research. The rhizome of the plant is used as tea as well as pigment for dyes and as a food preservative. Folkloric medicine data indicate that the plant rhizome is used for dyspepsia, flatulence, abdominal pain, fever and as tincture for wounds. It is also believed that it can lower cholesterol and has antioxidants. The renewed interest in turmeric seemed to have started in the 1970s when it was believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a polyphenolic plant pigment, gives the distinct yellow color and is the primary substance of interest. The juice can be applied topically to ulcers and even eczematous lesions of the skin to reduce inflammation and as antiseptic. The anti-inflammatory property may be compared to that of hydrocortisone. The rhizome also contains volatile oils.
Because of the various tests in animals and the wide possibilities on the use of turmeric, the interest in the plant has grown to involve very specific trials in the US. Research is focused on the medicinal effect against Human Papilloma Virus which can cause cervical cancer as well as reseach on breast cancer. It was reported that India will be embarking on a huge trial on turmeric because this plant is part of the armamentarium of Ayurvedic medicine.
The anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric is now being investigated on the colon and even multiple sclerosis. If you take pain killer drugs on a regular basis such that you are likely to be less productive without pain relievers for joint pains of arthritis or even of muscular origin or what we call rheumatism, try turmeric tea. The traditional “Salabat†can be a combination of the usual ginger and turmeric. “Luyang dilaw†or turmeric can be bought from your local market. Discover your freedom from pain as well as protection of your liver with natural products such as “Luyang Dilaw.”
October 29th, 2006 at 6:22 am
we want to know too if thereis anything you can help with somebody who got hepatitis-b. thanks for your issue. it really helps.
December 26th, 2006 at 5:32 pm
No effective natural remedy has been found for hepatitis B. Some studies could be on going looking at Phyllanthus plant that can stimulate interferon (against liver infections). Medications are usually prescribed for hepatitis B cases. Generally one should avoid fatty food and have a high carbohydrate diet.
July 24th, 2007 at 6:22 am
we want to know what can cure by the medicinal plant luya? and what the preparation or the steps ?
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From Doc Emil: Luya can help reduce arthritis pain when applied on the joints (crushed ginger). Salabat prepared from luya is good for sore throat. If you are referring to luyang dilaw, tea prepared from turmeric (luyang dilawa) can help relieve the pain from arthritis when drank regularly. Turmeric tea also can help reduce skin discoloration and can whiten the skin.
January 5th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
thanks for this herbal blog…..
it my first time to see this blog and its very helpful and informative.
i’m having a back pain and also my both shoulders are aching . Maybe because of my work. i’m running an internet cafe and most of the time i sty in front of my pc. It also affected my eyes . can you suggest any herbal medicine that i can take so it may stop the pain on my back and shoulders
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From Doc Emil: Try drinking turmeric brew (luyang dilaw salabat). 1/2 inch luyang dilaw, clean by brush, thinly sliced or pounded, put it in cup and pour boiling water. Let it stand for 5-15 minutes and drink. Do this daily at your convenient time and it will help reduce your pain.
January 16th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
can u give me some plants with therapeutic effects which is not yet proven or is under scientific study. i need it for my research
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:44 am
what more can you say about turmeric? we’re making a reearch about it.
March 12th, 2008 at 9:03 am
doc..we wud lyk to know if der r studies dat proved dat ginger cud lower blood pressure..hirap po kasi ako makakita ng related studies/research about ginger kasi po bgo lng po ata nlaman na it cud lower blood pressure..pls respond doc..pls…tnx..n more power 2 ur show..
March 17th, 2008 at 9:33 am
up to now, ther’s no cure for hepatitis b? is there any herbal supplement you can recommend to us?
May 26th, 2008 at 2:55 am
i am very curios about the luyang dilaw, since i attended a seminar about rediscovering health. our women companions from north cotabato have yhis turmeric herbal tea and i bought 7 packs and gave it to my mother which always complaining on the pain on her hips…..and the turmeric tea helps a lot…..please update us for this plant…!
November 2nd, 2008 at 11:39 am
Is it true that luyang dilaw can cure cancer, and if it so what kind of cancer?
Thank You.
January 20th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
San po ba nakakabili ng luyang dilaw? Or ng halamang luyang dilaw? kasi gusto ko pong magtanim.
April 20th, 2011 at 7:33 am
Luyang dilaw is very much available in my farm. Infact We harvester already almost 1/2 of it and sell it .If you want to order just conhtact me in tm number 10193235200. Thank you
May 13th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
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