Curcuma longa, popularly known as turmeric or Indian saffron. Origin South Asia. Cultivated in India, Sri Lanka, China, and Java. Reputed for a wide range of medicinal uses in Ayurveda. Rhizome of this plant is used for medicinal purpose.
Asians use the powder of the rhizome of this herb in preparation of curries. Low occurrence of neurodegenerative diseases among Asians (2%) has been attributed to regular consumption of turmeric by way of curries. Curcumin is regarded as the main active constituent.
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