Preferred Label : Curcuma longa;
NCIt synonyms : Stissera curcuma; Stissera longa; Yellow Ginger;
NCIt related terms : CURCUMA LONGA WHOLE; turmeric; Indian saffron; jiang huang;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: An East Indian plant that is a member of the ginger family and is used
as a spice and food color. The underground stems are used in some cultures to treat
certain stomach problems. The substance in turmeric that gives it a yellow color (curcumin)
is being studied in the treatment of cancer, Alzheimer disease, cystic fibrosis, and
psoriasis. The scientific name is Curcuma longa.;
UNII : W5488JUO8U;
Taxon ID : 136217;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000508666; CDR0000508665; CDR0000463050;
Origin ID : C73983;
UMLS CUI : C0950101;
Semantic type(s)
- Plant [UMLS semantic type]
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- concept_is_in_subset
