COMMON NAME: Turmeric
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Curcuma longa
FAMILY: Zingiberaceae
ORGIN: Southeast Asia
PROPAGATION: Turmeric is propagated through rhizome and seeds
SOIL: Prefer to grow in loams and sandy loams.
SUITABLE SEASON: May-June
- Promote healthy digestion: Turmeric works to improve intestinal flora, strengthen digestion and metabolism, and aids in the breakdown of proteins.
- Boost the brain and nervous system: Turmeric has been shown to regenerate and protect the cells of the nervous system, relieving anxiousness, uplifting mood, and improving brain health.
- Support comfortable joint movement: It can be taken internally or applied externally to strengthen and fortify the joints, tendons, and ligaments, leading to greater joint comfort and easeful movement.
- Promote clear, glowing skin: Considered a tonic for the skin and blood, turmeric helps to cleanse impurities and support a clear complexion.
- Support proper function of the liver: When used regularly, turmeric promotes the healthy function of the liver and supports the body’s natural mechanisms of detoxification.
- Nourish the heart and circulatory system: It helps to warm and stimulate the growth of new blood tissue, aiding healthy function of the heart and strengthening circulation.
- Bolster the immune system: As a potent source of antioxidants, turmeric helps to strengthen the immune system, protect the body from free radicals, and ward off imbalance.