Ayurvedic Pharmacodynamics of Haridra (turmeric) unveils that it.,
possesses Ruksha, Ushna property and pacifies Kapha-Pitta dosha.
possesses four medicinal properties like Dahahara (alleviating burning sensation), Rujahara (alleviating pain), Varnya (complexion promoter) and Vishodhita (cleansing of the body).
The drug is highly indicated in following clinical conditions like,
•Prameha (increased frequency and turbidity of urine i.e. Diabetes ),
•Kustha (disease of skin),
•Pandu (anemia),
•Visha (anti-Poisonous),
•Vrana (anti-Ulcerous).
Haridra is also used for Shodhana (processing/purification procedure), Marana (calcination) and Jarana (incineration) of Parada, Maharasa/Uparasa, Dhatu and Ratna/Uparatna.
