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The dried rhizome of Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae). Enters the Spleen and Liver channels. Pungent, bitter, and warm, it invigorates blood, moves qi, and is especially effective for shoulder and arm pain. Distinct from Yujin (Curcumae Radix) despite being from a related species.
活血通经止痛
煎服3–10g。外用适量。
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
血虚无瘀者慎用。孕妇慎用。
常规剂量安全。孕妇慎用。大量服用可引起胃肠不适。
姜黄主心腹结积，下气，破血，除风热，消痈肿。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Jiāng Huáng 姜黄 (Turmeric Rhizome) — Curcumae Longae Rhizoma},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/jiang-huang},
urldate = {2026-04-16},
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姜黄主含姜黄素类（姜黄素、去甲氧基姜黄素）和挥发油（姜黄酮），具显著抗炎、抗氧化、抗血小板聚集及保肝作用。
Turmeric contains curcuminoids (curcumin, demethoxycurcumin) and volatile oil (turmerone) with significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiplatelet, and hepatoprotective effects.
WHO 专论认可姜黄用于消化不良和炎症性疾病的辅助治疗。
WHO monographs recognize turmeric for adjunct treatment of dyspepsia and inflammatory conditions.
《中国药典》以姜黄素含量为质控指标。
Chinese Pharmacopoeia uses curcumin content as quality marker.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.