Packaging: 40g (or 500g & 1kg) containing pieces of dried turmeric root.
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Other Names: Curcuma, Golden Root, Turmeric, Pseudosaaffron & "Indian Saffron"
Properties:
- Reduces cholesterol levels.
- Helps prevent cancer.
- Has antioxidant properties that neutralize free radicals.
- Increases bile quantity and flow.
- Aids digestion and is stomach-friendly.
- Beneficial for Alzheimer’s patients as it may halt the progression of the disease by preventing the accumulation of beta-amyloid protein in the brain.
- Has a beneficial effect on malignant tumors.
- Relieves almost all allergic conditions, whether of the skin (eczema) or respiratory.
- Accelerates insulin production from the pancreas and significantly helps non-insulin-dependent diabetes in adults.
- Quickly stops bleeding and has antiseptic properties when sprinkled carefully on wounds.
Additionally, turmeric is used in incredibly many combinations. Add it to soups, poultry, meat, or fish dishes. You can add it to the water used to boil pasta, giving it a unique and beautiful flavor and an intense golden-yellow color. You can also incorporate it into your rice recipes.
Origin: India
Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place (5°C – 15°C)
Preparation:
1 piece (essentially 1 teaspoon if the turmeric were ground) is steeped in 1 cup of boiling water in a covered container, left for 5-10 minutes, and (optionally) strained before use.