姜黄 / 黄姜 — Curcuma longa L.

Pinyin: Jiānghuáng · Malay: Kunyit / Kunyit Basah · Family: Zingiberaceae (姜科)

Energetics

Warm (温)

Flavor

Pungent, Bitter (辛、苦)

Meridians

Liver (肝), Spleen (脾)

Traditional Edict

Breaks blood stasis and promotes Qi flow, unblocks meridians to alleviate pain, and cures chest/hypochondriac distension, amenorrhea, and traumatic injuries.

Cautions & Contraindications

Contraindicated in pregnancy (uterine stimulating effects) and complete biliary tract obstruction. Caution in active bleeding disorders.

Clinical Applications

Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), metabolic syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and cardiovascular atherosclerosis.

Quality Markers

Total Curcuminoids (Curcumin, DMC, BDMC) >= 3.00% (Chinese Pharmacopoeia / MHM)

Mechanism & Phytochemistry

1. Curcumin directly inhibits IKK-mediated NF-kB activation, downregulating TNF-a, IL-1b, IL-6, COX-2, and 5-LOX. 2. Activates Nrf2/ARE antioxidant cascade, boosting glutathione. 3. Turmerones cross blood-brain barrier to inhibit microglial neuroinflammation.

Preparation & Dosage

Sliced dried rhizome decocted 15-20 minutes: 3-10 g daily. Standardized 95% Curcuminoid extract: 500-1000 mg daily with piperine for bioavailability.

Appended Prescriptions

1. Classical Jiang Huang San with Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui) and Paeonia lactiflora for amenorrhea and pelvic blood stasis. 2. Joint Anti-Inflammatory Synergy with Boswellia serrata and Zingiber officinale.

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