Turmeric

HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION

Turmeric is a perennial rhizomatous herbaceous plant of the Zingiberaceae family native to South or South East Asia. Its broad leaves, oblong or elliptical, lanceolate, are alternate and distributed in two rows.
Its flowers are sterile, but the spontaneous cuttings of the rhizomes allow propagation.

Turmeric is cultivated on the eastern coast of Madagascar. It is sometimes confused with ginger. Turmeric essential oil is recognized as being of very good quality due to its high curcumin content.

PROPERTIES / VIRTUES

Turmeric owes its golden yellow color to its component “curcuminoids”.

This spice has antioxidant properties and a very powerful anti-inflammatory.

This spice is effective in healing digestive disorders.

Turmeric is most often used in powder form. It gives a beautiful saffron color and a sweet and pleasant fragrance to dishes.

PART USED

Rhizomes

SHAPES

Powder
Dried slice