Turmeric is from the ginger family and the Zingiberaceae family, which is known by the scientific name Curcuma longa and the English name Turmeric.
Turmeric is native to tropical and humid regions of Southeast Asia, such as: India, Pakistan, Indonesia, South China, Africa and South America.
This medicinal plant does not grow in Iran, but the climate of southern Sistan and Baluchistan province and parts of Hormozgan may be favorable for turmeric cultivation.
This spice is basically a herbaceous plant with a height of one to one and a half meters, which produces swollen rhizomes in the root area.
Several aerial shoots emerge from each rhizome and form a new turmeric plant.
The part used for food and medicine is basically the dried rhizomes of this plant.
Application of turmeric
Turmeric is a common spice and one of the main components of curry powder.
Today, white turmeric in Pakistan is considered a useful food supplement for the treatment of various diseases, including: arthritis, digestive problems, respiratory infections, allergies, liver diseases, depression, etc.
It is interesting to know that turmeric is widely used in dyeing industries.
History of the use of turmeric
According to Sanskrit medical treatises, Ayurvedic written sources, and Greek writings, turmeric has a long history in South Asian traditional medicine.
The use of turmeric as medicine or spice probably dates back to 4 thousand years ago.
In Southeast Asia, turmeric is not only considered a spice, but also a part of the main ingredients in the performance of religious ceremonies.
Turmeric is known as “Indian saffron” because of its bright yellow color. Modern medicine has realized the importance of this herbal medicine.
So that in the last 25 years, more than 3000 articles and health magazines have discussed the benefits of turmeric.
Turmeric in traditional medicine
There are many uses for turmeric in traditional medicine books. Treatment of jaundice, treatment of pain and inflammation, drying of wounds and opener of liver vessels are among the therapeutic uses of turmeric traditionally.
In traditional medicine, turmeric rhizome powder is used in medicinal products to treat many diseases such as: rheumatism, body pain, intestinal parasites, diarrhea, fever, stomach pain, urinary tract infections, indigestion, skin spots, menstrual problems, intestinal colic and skin diseases. is used
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