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Turmeric powder and plant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

According to Marco Polo (1280 AD) , turmeric has all the properties of true saffron. Lets explore its evidence based real worth !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric is the spice obtained from the plant Curcuma longa belonging to zingiberaceae family. The part of the plant used is the rhizome which is an underground stem just like ginger<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Turmeric <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It is native to India and has a very long history of medical and culinary usage dating back to 1500 – 2000 BC. It is commonly used in Ayurveda, Sidha, Unani and Chinese medicine. India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric in ayurveda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric tastes bitter and pungent, dry and light, hot in potency. It can balance all the three doshas (vata, pitta, kapha) due to these properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This yellow spice detoxifies, enhances complexion, heals wounds, kills micro organisms and worms. It cures respiratory and urinary tract infection and is most useful for treating diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In religious traditions <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In India, turmeric is revered as a holy spice. It always plays a role in religious rituals. It is one of the two ingredients ( the other one being lime) used in making Kumkum, the vermilion colour powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In south Indian villages, just like holi celebrated in North India, there is a custom of playing in turmeric water. During the annual temple festival, people celebrate by pouring turmeric water on each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n