Turmeric Powder
Cost per kilo 8,00 €

Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family Zingiberaceae. It is a root with high anti-cancer effect. Besides its use as a spice in many dishes, it has been used traditionally by the Indians as a fold medicine for centuries. The prime reason for using this rhizoma so excessively was due to beliefs that it protected against tumor appearances.

When not used fresh, the rhizomes are boiled for about 30-45 minutes and then dried in hot ovens, after which they are ground into a deep-orange-yellow powder commonly used as a spice in almost all Asian cuisines. Turmeric is also very usually used as a dye, due to the color's deep staining property. One of turmeric's active ingredients is curcumin, which has a distinctly earthy, slightly bitter and hot, peppery flavor and mustardy smell.

It is the main ingredient used in curry. It is used mixed in other condiments, in pickled vegetables, poultry, rice, fish, eggs and even desserts like ice cream, yogurt, cakes, orange juice, biscuits etc. However, regular use of the spice can cause stomach sensitivity.

Traditionally, it was used instead of saffron because of the spice's strong, golden-yellow color.

Medicinal Applications:

  • It is one of the strongest, most known natural anti-inflammatory agents due to one of it's active compounds, curcumin.
  • It helps prevent against brain strokes and heart attacks.
  • It is highly regarded for the antioxidant and antibacterial action it provides.
  • It offers anti-cancer protection.
  • It helps stimulate gall secretions.
  • In combination with ginger powder, it is very effective in lower blood cholesterol levels.
  • It appears to offer sufficient anticoagulant action.
  • It stimulates the liver's functions.
  • It can help treat skin conditions like eczema and sun exposure.

Caution : It has been reported that turmeric can sometimes cause skin rashes. Users are adviced to avoid excessive skin application before being exposed to sunlight. 

We inform you that we are not doctors but traders. What is written in our online store has a simple informative character and in no way replaces medical science. Always consult your doctor about your health issues.

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