Turmeric

Turmeric

                      Turmeric or Curcuma longa is a flowering plant in the ginger family Zingiberaceae. It is a perennial, rhizomatous, herbaceous plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia that requires temperatures between 20 and 30 °C and high annual rainfall for growth “Like other colorful plant-based foods, turmeric is rich in phytonutrients that protect can do Protects the body by neutralizing free radicals (pollution, sunlight) and protecting cells from damage. "Plant-based foods are a rich diet. Also linked to the prevention of medical conditions such as cancer and heart disease. Turmeric - and especially its most active compound, curcumin - has many scientifically proven health benefits, such as improving heart health and Has the ability to prevent Alzheimer's and cancer". It is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It can also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis. Turmeric is used as a foodstuff, cosmetic and medicine. It is widely used as a spice in South Asian and Middle Eastern cooking. It especially gives it its distinctive yellow color and taste. It is used as a coloring agent in cheese, butter and other foods