The spice turmeric (Curcuma longa) known for its vibrant orange pigment, is a member of the Zingiberaceae family along with ginger, cardamom, and galangal. Turmeric use dates back thousands of years in India as a pillar of the country’s cuisine as well as its system of traditional medicine known as Ayurveda.
The spice turmeric (Curcuma longa) known for its vibrant orange pigment, is a member of the Zingiberaceae family along with ginger, cardamom, and galangal. Turmeric use dates back thousands of years in India as a pillar of the country’s cuisine as well as its system of traditional medicine known as Ayurveda.