Curcuma longa L., Zingiberaceae family, an herbaceous species of tropical or subtropical climate, is one of the plants used in Ayurveda, which has received great attention to the diversity of biological activities presented. Curcuma or turmeric is obtained from dried and ground rhizome of the plant. It is a powder of deep yellow sparingly soluble in water.
Curcuma is the main component of curry, a spice that has been used for centuries in Indian and Asian cuisines to add flavor and color to food. Traditionally, turmeric is utilized extensively as an agent for treating various diseases. Currently, scientific evidence supports several pharmacological properties of the phytochemicals found in turmeric.
The Turmeric Powder of The Green Labs meets all nutraceutical benefits of Curcuma longa L. with the advantages of a product of the highest quality and purity.
References
- Hewlings SJ, Kalman DS. Curcumin: A Review of Its’ Effects on Human Health. Foods. 2017 Oct 22;6(10)
- Rahmani, Arshad Husain et al. “Role of Curcumin in Disease Prevention and Treatment.” Advanced biomedical research 7 38. 28 Feb. 2018, doi:10.4103/abr.abr_147_16
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