In Chinese medicine, turmeric is used to treat shoulder pain, menstrual cramps, and colic. It is also said to be useful against coughs, indigestion, and conjunctivitis.

• 在中国医学方面，郁金被使用来治疗肩痛、月经的痉挛，和绞痛。并且也被说对预防咳嗽、消化不良和结膜炎有用。