Turmeric or Luyang dilaw in Tagalog (Scientific name : Curcuma xanthorrhiza

Naves, Curcuma domestica Valeton, Jiang huang (Chin.)) also called Angay in
Pampanga, Kalabaga, Kalawag, Kalauag, Kinamboy, Kinamboi, Kulalo,
Lampuyang in Bisaya, Pangar, Pangas (Pamp.), Kulyaw, Kunig (Ilk.), kunik
(Ibn.), Lawag (Sub.), Parak (Kuy.), Salampawyan, Salampauyan (Bag.), Yu-
chin in Chinese.
Usually used as condiment, as curry powder and food coloring. A good
source of iron, calcium and phosphorus. Fresh rhizome Juice used as anthelmintic,
used as antiseptic for wound by crushing it rhizome and apply to
wound. According to some study it is believed to help therapeutics effects,
antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, hepatoprotective,
immunomodulatory, and has an anticarcinogenic effect. It is also use as powder
paste, ointment, oil, lotion and aromatic stimulant. Flavonoid Curcumin
(diferuloylmethane) is the active constituents, various volatile oils, includes
tumerone, zingiberone and atlantone.

Use as herbal remedy for:

Rhizome
Dysentery
Abdominal pain
Flatulence
Abdominal spasm
Arthritis
Cuts / wounds / bruises
Leprosy
Liver problems
Swelling
 Insect bites
Pimples
Colds
Cough
Leech-bites
Sprain

Flower
Ringworm
Parasitic skin infections

How to prepare:
As ointment
1. Wash the ginger (unpeeled), and cut it to small size
2. Measure half a glass of coconut oil.
3. Sauté in low fire for 5 minutes.
4. Set aside, cool.
Apply it to affected areas.
As drink / tea
1. Wash the ginger (unpeeled), and cut it to small size
2. Measure 3 glass of water and the washed ginger
3. Boil for a few minutes.
4. Set aside, cool and strain.
You can add water to lessen the taste if you want. Drink a glass at least
3x a day, or more.
As antiseptic
Crush the rhizome and apply it directly on the wound or swelling.