Description
Turmeric is a product of Curcuma longa, a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the ginger family Zingiberaceae, which is native to tropical India, South Asia. It contains a chemical called curcumin, which reduces swelling.
Turmeric is used for the treatment, prevention, and management of various illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, Arthritis, diarrhoea, inflammation, psoriasis, hepatobiliary diseases, gastric and peptic ulcers. Turmeric has a warm, bitter taste and is used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses.
