Turmeric, Ground

Ground Turmeric, 1 lb.




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Turmeric has a peppery, warm and bitter flavor and a mild fragrance slightly reminiscent of orange and ginger.

Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and has a tough brown skin and a deep orange flesh. Turmeric has long been used as a powerful anti-inflammatory in both the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine. Turmeric has been used throughout history as a condiment, healing remedy and textile dye.

The volatile oil fraction of turmeric has been demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory activity in a variety of experimental models. Curcumin may provide an inexpensive, well-tolerated, and effective treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, recent research suggests.

Turmeric is an excellent source of both iron and manganese. It is also a good source of vitamin B6, dietary fiber and potassium.