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An old spice called turmeric is made from the rhizomes of the ginger-related plant Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae), a conventional remedy that has been utilized as a medicine, coloring, and a condiment from at least 600 bce.
History & Folklore
Additionally, turmeric has long been utilized in Ayurvedic medicine, which blends nutrition and herbal remedies. This remarkable plant has become more well-known in the West and around the globe due to its various health benefits . In India, turmeric is thought to be used as a sacred ointment. It is applied to the bodies of the dead as well as to brides and grooms during the pre-wedding Haldi rite. Most witchcraft literature lists purification as one of the properties of turmeric. In color magic, the golden hue of turmeric is significant. While yellow is tied to plenty and enjoyment, gold is connected to the sun's energy, money, success, and healing.
Habitat & Cultivation
It is a nutritious tropical and subtropical plant that thrives all over the world. Turmeric is grown using both irrigation and rain-fed systems. It may also be grown as an intercrop with other crops. When taking into account the soil, cultivar, and growth circumstances, the crop is collected seven to nine months after planting. Turmeric may be produced in a range of tropical climates extending from sea level to 1500 m in elevation, with temperatures varying from 20 to 30 °C and at least 1500 mm of annual rainfall, either organically or by irrigation. In the northwest (NW) Himalayas and the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, where it is often produced environmentally by default utilizing biennial native strains like "Suketi Haldi," turmeric is also a significant spice crop.
Uses
Arthritis Does not reduce pain , but used an an anti - inflammatory
Allergies Anti - inflammatory properties help with this
Circulatory Disorders Because of it's blood thinning and cholesterol lowering properties , turmeric is now used to reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
Skin conditions Applied to the skin it can help with psoriasis, and athlete's foot.
Parts used
Rhizome Is broken into sections and boiled or steamed before drying.
Key Actions
Anti - inflammatory
Lowers cholesterol levels
Antimicrobial
Anti - platelet
Constituents
Curcumin
Volatile oil
Bitter principles
Resin
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References
- Rathaur, P., Raja, W., Ramteke, P. W., & John, S. A. (2012). Turmeric: The golden spice of life. International Journal of pharmaceutical sciences and research, 3(7), 1987.
- Prasath, D., Kandiannan, K., Leela, N. K., Aarthi, S., Sasikumar, B., & Babu, K. N. (2018). Turmeric: Botany and production practices. Horticultural Reviews, 46, 99-184.
- Choudhary, A. K., & Rahi, S. (2018). Organic cultivation of high yielding turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) cultivars: A viable alternative to enhance rhizome productivity, profitability, quality and resource-use efficiency in monkey–menace areas of north-western Himalayas. Industrial crops and products, 124, 495-504.
- GUPTA, S., KOUL, A., BAJWA, J., & MAGOTRA, S. (2020). BIO-MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF TURMERIC (Curcuma longa L.), A DIETARY SPICE USED AS A FOLKLORE MEDICINE IN INDIA: A REVIEW. PLANT CELL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 272-291.
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