Haridra Synonyms : Haldi, Turmeric, Nisha, Kanchani, Varavarnini, gouri Botanical Name : Curcuma longa Family : Zinzeberaceae Properties : Rasa : Tikta, Katu Guna : Ruksha, Laghu Virya : Ushna Vipaka : Katu Uses and Benefits : (Vyanga)skin discoloration, lepa for pacifying swelling (shotha hara), cough and Hiccups, improve taste, helpful in detoxification, constipation, acites, slipada