Yu Jin
Turmeric | 鬱金
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SKU T3890
Ingredient: Tumeric root (yu jin) (Curcuma tuber).
FUNCTIONS: Cools blood, breaks up stagnant blood, controls pain, regulates the flow of qi and dissolves qi stagnation.*
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
| Mandarin: 鬱金 Pin-Yin: Yu Jin English: Turmeric Korean: 울금 Romaji: Ukon Kanji: 鬱金 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Curcumae Radix
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Acrid, bitter, cold
Channels Entered:
- Heart, lung, liver
Herb Actions:
- Invigorates the blood and promotes movement of qi
- Aids in alleviation of pain
- Clears heat and cools the blood
- Clears the heart and opens orifices
- Supports gallbladder health and aids in reduction of jaundice
Contraindications:
- Use with caution during pregnancy
- Not recommended for those with distention and obstruction with qi deficiency
Commonly Found In:
- No formulas found