Turmeric - Long Turmeric

Originally from Southeast Asia, it is related to ginger, but has a well-defined aroma. Turmeric contains turmeric, a substance frequently used for its many therapeutic properties.

Way of ussage:
It is added in soups, stews, rice, to vegetable dishes, sauces, marinades and salads.
It can be used as a cheaper substitute for saffron.

Country of origin: India.
Store in a cool, dry place.

ABOUT TURMERIC- LONG TURMERIC

The use of turmeric in the form of a powder called spice and Indian saffron was limited only to the culinary art for a long time. In addition to its gastronomic role, turmeric has a very important pharmaceutical role. In addition to exploiting the culinary properties of this plant, the inexhaustible therapeutic qualities of turmeric (turmeric) have been discovered by traditional medicine in Eastern countries.

What is turmeric?
Turmeric is a rhizomatous plant, having many similarities with ginger. It has been cultivated for 2000 years in southern India and Malaysia for the massive production of spices. Its roots are yellow rhizomes that have multiple nodes. The rhizome contains various substances such as volatile essences, resin and mainly curcumin which is the active substance of turmeric.

The production of turmeric powder goes through various stages, and at the end a fine, light, yellow-orange powder is obtained, aromatic, with a spicy taste, slightly bitter (turmeric is part of all curry powders).

Turmeric, a remedy with wide action

The multiple and unexpected therapeutic properties of turmeric have long been discovered in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine. Turmeric has proven in countless cases a powerful analgesic in the treatment of pain caused by arthritis, rheumatism, tendonitis or menstruation.

Its antibacterial effect allows the care of wounds, by simply sprinkling turmeric powder on the wound. Turmeric has a toning action on the digestive tract and stimulates the appetite. It acts as a protector of the gastric mucosa, thus preventing and treating gastric disorders and curing stomach ulcers.

Moreover, turmeric regulates the function of bile and protects the body against "bad" cholesterol, playing an important role in lowering blood cholesterol. In this way, the occurrence of degenerative diseases of the arteries is avoided.

Turmeric is a true blood purifier, thus helping to fluidize the blood and stimulate the production of red blood cells, thus preventing cardiovascular accidents.

Also, the antioxidant substances in turmeric (especially curcumin) have an anti-cancer action that prevents the evolution of blood cancer and the formation of malignant tumors, especially prostate cancer. Turmeric is especially beneficial for the elderly because it stimulates the immune system and protects against Alzheimer's disease.

In order to optimize the curative action of turmeric, you must know that it is soluble in fats, so it is recommended to mix this spice with edible oil in food preparation.

Moreover, the association with piperine in pepper greatly increases the intestinal absorption of curcumin.

Thus, you can season the daily dishes with a teaspoon of turmeric and three pinches of salt.
Turmeric is an effective aid in case of cold or irritation of the throat. Mix half a teaspoon of curcumin powder with 30 ml of warm milk. This mixture is consumed once or twice a day.