turmeric

All About Turmeric

Scientific Name: Curcuma Longa Common Name: Turmeric

Turmeric is a spice and an herb. The rhizome (root) is the part of the plant which is used to make the spice.

Interesting Facts about Turmeric:
 * Hawaiian Kahuna homes sprinkle turmeric mixed with seawater to purify the Earth around them.
 * Mice receiving turmeric lost significant amounts of weight.
 * Claiming that another plant is turmeric is a crime in India.
 * Some people inhale smoke from burning turmeric to relieve chronic coughs.
 * In South India, turmeric is considered to be very auspicious and must always be the first item on the grocery list.

Turmeric is also used as herbal medicine. Laboratory studies have found that turmeric stops the development of cataracts, breast cancer, and lymphoma. In India, turmeric in powder form, mixed with water is used as a dye because of its vibrant color.

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