Latin name: Curcuma longa
You probably know turmeric as the main spice in curry. It has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses.Turmeric is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antihepatotoxic. Used to treat various inflammatory conditions, such as fever; infections; rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis; asthma; and inflammatory skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis.
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