- Botanical Name : Curcuma caesia
- English Name : Black Turmeric
- Sanskrit Name : Nisha
- Malayalam Name : Karimanjal (കരിമഞ്ഞൾ)
- Part Used : Rhizome
Overview
- Black turmeric emits a pungent, camphor-like aroma and has a somewhat bitter, earthy, and hot taste.
- It differs visually from common orange turmeric, displaying bluish-purple flesh in concentric circles.
- Valued in religious rituals for prosperity, black turmeric is native to Northeastern and Central India, thriving in various climates.
- Historically foraged, it is now cultivated in home gardens for medicinal uses.
- The plant features a main rhizome, or “mother”, with smaller rhizomes branching off, releasing a distinctive aroma.
- While not commonly consumed alone due to its intense taste, black turmeric offers medicinal benefits.
- Upright stems and lanceolate to oblong leaves, with a red-black stripe, extend up to one meter above ground.
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Phytochemistry
- Black turmeric boasts the highest curcumin concentrations among plant species.
- Key medicinal phytochemicals include terpenoids, reducing sugar, flavonoids, alkaloids, and phlobatannins.
Nutritional Prowess
- Whole root usage enhances health benefits, including reduced inflammation and strengthened immune systems.
- Traditionally used topically for wound healing, it also aids digestive issues when ingested.
- Black turmeric paste alleviates pain from sprains/bruises and may reduce migraines.
- Present in Ibuprofen, it addresses osteoarthritis pain.
- Powder consumption links to improved brain function, immune activity, and relief from coughs and colds.
Dermatological Perks
- Rich in curcumin, a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, black turmeric has been medicinally used for centuries.
- Curcumin suppresses pro-inflammatory molecules, benefiting skin health.
- Antioxidants combat oxidative stress, aiding skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
- The root’s anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties contribute to clearer skin and may combat infections.
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