Turmeric, also known as Tang Dahuang, Tai Huang, Yu Huang, and Zi Huang, refers to the dried root and rhizome of Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, mainly harvested in autumn. After slicing and drying, it can be used as medicine. Now let me introduce some medicinal uses of turmeric for you!
1. Treatment for jaundice and constipation: Take three grams of turmeric and five grams of Yinchen, decocted and taken orally.
2. Treatment for hepatitis (damp-heat jaundice):
Take two grams of turmeric, eight grams of Yinchen, and three grams of Longdancao. Decoct and take orally.
Take four grams of turmeric, two grams of Yinchen, five grams of Wenjing, and five grams of Cheqiancao. Decoct and take orally. Take twice a day, and continue for half a month as one course of treatment.
3. Treatment for acute appendicitis: Take turmeric, honeysuckle, dandelion, Danpi, Taoren, and Chuanlianzi. Decoct and take orally.
4. Treatment for acute intestinal obstruction: Take turmeric, Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, Houpo, Laifuzi, Mangxiao, Taoren, and Chishao. Decoct and take orally.
5. Treatment for acute pancreatitis, cholecystitis, and cholelithiasis: Take turmeric, Chaihu, Huangqin, dandelion, Muxiang, Yujin, and Yuanhu. Decoct and take orally.
6. Treatment for bruises and blood stasis pain: Take turmeric and Angelica sinensis in equal amounts, grind into powder. Take four grams each time, twice a day, and take with wine.
7. Treatment for radiation skin damage: Take turmeric, Haishuishi, Chishizhi, and add 2% ice flakes, grind into powder, and apply to the affected area.
8. Treatment for oral ulcers: Take turmeric and alum in equal amounts, grind into powder, and apply to the affected area, then spit saliva.
