Luyang Dilaw (Turmeric)

Scientific Names:   Curcuma longa Linn. / Curcuma xanthorrhiza Naves

Brief Description:
Luyang Dilaw, a bright yellow rhizome, is a powerful antioxidant known to have anti-inflammatory, cholesterol-lowering, and anti-carcinogenic activity.

Benefits and Uses:

• It aids in protecting against formation of gastric mucosal lesion by reducing gastric acid secretion
• It helps in promoting ulcer healing and decreases abdominal pain
• It facilitates in reducing post-operative and arthritic inflammation
• It decreases the biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative damage, and memory deficits in Alzheimer’s disease

Effectiveness:

• 375 mg of turmeric extract,  three times daily for 12 weeks
• 250 to 500 mg three times per day
• take1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder as tea, 3 times a day

Available Forms:

• Luyang Dilaw capsules
• Ampalaya Herbal Tea with Green Tea and Calamansi

Nutritional Facts:
Nutrition Facts and Information about Turmeric: Turmeric is extremely rich in Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium and Calcium. It has good amount of Iron and small amount of Sodium, Zinc, Manganese and Selenium.
 
Vitamin Content of Turmeric: Turmeric has small amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Choline and Betaine. It also has Vitamin K, Niacin and Folate.