Turmeric

Turmeric

Turmeric is the boiled, dried, cleaned and polished rhizomes of Curcuma longa.

Uses

Turmeric is used to flavour and colour foodstuffs.

It is a principal ingredient in curry powder.

It is used in the preparation of medicinal oils and ointments.

It is stomachic, carminative, tonic, a blood purifier and an antiseptic.

Used in cosmetics.

Used in skin diseases, dyspepsia, asthma, cough, bronchitis, inflammations, ulcers, worms, skin discolouration.