Turmeric

Food and health uses

• Most turmeric is used in the form of rhizome powder. 

• Turmeric root can also be eaten fresh.

• In some regions turmeric leaves are used to wrap and cook food.

• Flowers may be eaten as a vegetable.

• Turmeric is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.

• In Ayurvedic practices, turmeric has been used to treat a variety of internal disorders, such as indigestion, throat infections, common colds, or liver ailments, as well as topically to cleanse wounds or treat skin sores.

• Turmeric is also used at a dark yellow dye. 

More information

• Purdue University

• Wikipedia

• National Tropical Botanical Garden

• Bishop Museum

• Missouri Botanical Garden