Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native to tropical South Asia and needs temperatures between 20 °C and 30 °C and a considerable amount of annual rainfall to thrive. Plants are gathered annually for their rhizomes, and propagated from some of those rhizomes in the following season.
Turmeric is the dried root of curcuma Longa. It has a tough brown skin and bright orange flesh. It is a major ingredient in curry powder.
Home Remedies
- Turmeric is a relative of ginger is considered as one of the amazing medicinal plants used in India for thousands of years. Lot of scientific study had been done about the medicinal property of turmeric.
- Its antiseptic property is been proved scientifically.
- It is used in treating arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory property.
- Turmeric is used to relieve digestive problems like ulcers, dysentery.
- It has protective action on liver.
- Turmeric helps by lowering serum cholesterol and by preventing the formation of the internal blood clots improves circulation and prevents heart disease and stroke.
- Turmeric can be taken as a drink other than adding to dishes to help prevent all problems. Use one teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of warm milk every day. It is also used as a paste for local action.
- Fresh or dry turmeric is used for saline gargles to relieve and prevent sore