Accession #: 201700066
Accession Date: 2017-08-08
Common name: Turmeric
Family: Zingiberaceae
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Country of Origin: India to W. Malesia
Description:
Uses: With Traditional Ayurveda, Turmeric is used to pacify Kapha and Vatha while increasing Pitta. While this plant symbolizes prosperity, it has many medicinal uses. Internally, this plant is used to cleanse all the systems of the body. <p> In the digestive system, it helps with purging, jaundice, reducing fat, helps get rid of parasites, indigestion, diabetes and more. In the integumentary system, turmeric powder mixed with honey can be used as a paste to help with skin disorders. It acts as a tonic as well as a natural dye to give the skin an even, glowing tone. Taken internally, turmeric helps in blood circulation, reducing anemia, and having major benefits in the immune system. Modern research is exploring the energizing effects of turmeric in the aid of HIV and AIDS. <p> The root of this plant is the main source of usage being pungent, bitter but antibacterial. <p> It has been traditionally taken in daily cup of very warm milk. Do not ever take without consulting a physician and be very cautious when pregnant.
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USDA Zone: 7b-10b
Source: Logees Greenhouse
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Culture:
In areas that experience winter, plants should be brought inside before freezing and the foliage allowed to die back to the soil level for its winter dormancy. During this time, it is important to keep the soil dry. <sup>3</sup>
