Haridra
हरिद्रा
Turmeric · മഞ്ഞൾ
About
Curcuma longa. The golden herb — antiseptic, anti-inflammatory.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | हरिद्रा |
|---|---|
| English | Turmeric |
| Malayalam | മഞ്ഞൾ |
| Rasa (taste) | katu, tikta |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, ruksha |
| Virya (potency) | ushna |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | katu |
Traditional uses
Skin diseases, diabetes, wound healing, allergies, liver health.
Found in formulations
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This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.