Turmeric Fingers

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Turmeric, one of the ancient spices is commonly used as a dye and condiment. Since antiquity this spice is a significant ingredient in the curry powders. It lends flavor and taste to several South Asian cuisines and curries. It is a perennial plant found in the tropical regions of Southern Asia. Mostly this spice is traded in the whole form and then processed into powder, oil or oleo resin by the industrial sector.

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• Indian Name : Haldi
• Botanical Name : Curcuma Longa
• Family Name : Zingiberaceae

Cultivation Zone Primarily turmeric cultivated in Bengal (India), China, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Java, Peru, Australia and the West Indies. Uses of Turmeric Powder Turmeric is known for its varied applications. If it adds flavour to the food on one side, its attributed medicinal properties on other hand have contributed a lot to cosmetics and several treatments. Culinary Use Turmeric is extensively used in Indian curries and South Asian cuisine. It has found application in dairy products, yogurts, biscuits, baked products, sweets, ice cream, cake icings, canned beverages, cereals, sauces, popcorn-color, gelatine, direct compression tablets, yellow cakes, etc. In combination with Annatto it has been used to color cheeses, dry mixes, salad dressings, winter butter and margarine. Turmeric is a widely used food additive for products that are specially packaged to protect from sunlight. It is also used in mustard, pickles for compensating fading color. Cosmetics Turmeric has a long history of use by various herbalists. Curcuma from turmeric, as well as other substances in this herb, has antioxidant properties, which some claim may be as strong as vitamins C and E. It is currently used in the formulation of various sun screen, fairness creams and lotions. The anti-oxidant properties helps to lighten the skin and also used for treating skin inflammations. Turmeric paste is also used by Indian women to keep them free of superfluous hair. Medicinal Use The aboveground and underground roots, or rhizomes, are used in various medicinal preparations. These are generally boiled and then dried, turning into the familiar yellow powder. Curcummin has been used for thousands of years as a safe anti-inflammatory in a variety of ailments. According to recent studies, turmeric is effective in fighting a number of STDs including chlamydia and gonorrhea. Curcummin is also helpful in treatment for pancreatic cancer, multiple myeloma, Alzheimer's, and colorectal cancer. According to the research conducted by the University of Maryland Medical Center in USA, turmeric may be helpful in the following cases as well. Digestive disorders, Osteoarthritis, Atherosclerosis, Roundworms and Intestinal worms, Liver Disease, Bacterial Infection, Wounds, Mosquito Repellent, Eye Disorder, etc.