Medical Virtues of Turmeric Turmeric is a perennial plant, 60 to 90 cm. In height. It has a short stem and tufted leaves. The rhizomes are short and thick and they constitute the turmeric of commerce. It is largely consumed as a spice for daily use. In India, it is used in the same way as saffron. Botanically known as curcuma longa, turmeric is a native of southern or southeastern Asia. Turmeric has been mentioned in early Sanskrit writings.

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