Turmeric

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) /ˈtɜːrmərɪk/ or /ˈtjuːmərɪk/ or /ˈtuːmərɪk/ is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native to southwest India, requiring temperatures between 20 and 30 °C (68 and 86 °F) and a considerable amount of annual rainfall to thrive. Plants are gathered annually for their rhizomes and propagated from some of those rhizomes in the following season.

When not used fresh, the rhizomes are boiled for about 30–45 minutes then dried in hot ovens, after which they are ground into a deep-orange-yellow powder commonly used as a spice in Bangladeshi cuisine, Indian cuisine, Pakistani cuisine and curries, for dyeing, and to impart color to mustard condiments. One active ingredient is curcumin, which has a distinctly earthy, slightly bitter, slightly hot peppery flavor and a mustardy smell.

India, a significant producer of turmeric, has regional names based on language and state.

History and etymology

Turmeric has been used in Asia for thousands of years and is a major part of Siddha medicine. It was first used as a dye, then later for its medicinal properties.

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A pinch of turmeric: Power-packed medicine

The Himalayan 06 Sep 2018

Turmeric (besar) while has its culinary uses, it also carries medicinal properties. It is used to treat inflammation and common cold. Curcumin, a yellow substance in turmeric, is also being researched for cancer prevention and treatment ... Turmeric has been in used for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb ... Haldi or besar as we call it, turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a rhizomatous herbaceous flowering plant of the ginger family ... ....

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In This Issue [This Week in PNAS]

PNAS 07 Aug 2018

Exploring curcumin’s anticancer effects Turmeric. Image courtesy of Pixabay/cgdsro. The anticancer properties of turmeric are attributed to its active ingredient curcumin, a polyphenol extracted from the rhizomes of the medicinal plant Curcuma longa. Curcumin is thought to block the action of proteasomes, which are cellular organelles that recycle damaged proteins,... ....

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Ancient drug curcumin impedes 26S proteasome activity by direct inhibition of dual-specificity tyrosine-regulated kinase 2 [Biochemistry]

PNAS 07 Aug 2018

Curcumin, the active ingredient in Curcuma longa, has been in medicinal use since ancient times. However, the therapeutic targets and signaling cascades modulated by curcumin have been enigmatic despite extensive research. Here we identify dual-specificity tyrosine-regulated kinase 2 (DYRK2), a positive regulator of the 26S proteasome, as a direct target... ....

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Orthogonal self-assembly of an organoplatinum(II) metallacycle and cucurbit[8]uril that delivers curcumin to cancer cells [Chemistry]

PNAS 07 Aug 2018

Curcumin (Cur) is a naturally occurring anticancer drug isolated from the Curcuma longa plant. It is known to exhibit anticancer properties via inhibiting the STAT3 phosphorylation process. However, its poor water solubility and low bioavailability impede its clinical application. Herein, we used organoplatinum(II) ← pyridyl coordination-driven self-assembly and a cucurbit[8]uril... ....

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Top 10 Natural Herbs for Arthritis

Yahoo Daily News 03 Aug 2018

Arthritis is becoming a fairly common complaint and even people in their twenties seem to be catching this degenerative bone condition ... On an average 23% of adults suffer from arthritis and 50% of them are 65 years or above ... To know more, click here ... Our ayurvedic formulations for bone health have the potent combination of boswellia, ashwagandha, and turmeric along with other versatile ingredients for a synergetic effect.Curcuma Longa ... ....

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Effective, High-quality Curcumin Enters Health Marketplace

Omaha World-Herald 05 Jul 2018

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The first highly purified and well-regulated pharmaceutical-grade curcumin, the most widely-studied plant-derived medicinal chemical in modern science, is now commercially available ... The active ingredient in the turmeric plant (curcuma longa), curcumin is a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant shown to improve brain function ... Becker Jr., R.Ph., M.B.A., CEO of Nutent Therapeutics....

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Scientists study the neuroprotective effects of fermented Curcuma longa L. (turmeric)

Natural News 02 Jul 2018

(Natural News) Korean researchers relayed their findings on the neuroprotective properties of fermented turmeric (Curcuma longa L). Using a mouse model, they showed that pre-treatment with fermented C. longa could mitigate memory impairment caused by scopolamine amnesia, as well as protect brain cells from oxidative stress and inflammation. The study was sponsored and conducted by... ....

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Healthy Eating: Golden milk latte

Steamboat Pilot 06 May 2018

1 cup hemp milk1/2 tbsp ghee2 tsp golden milk mixpinch of bee pollen (optional). What is the craze about golden milk these days? Turmeric, curcuma longa,�is a spice part of the ginger family ... Optional ... ....

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The fast fading yellow

The Hindu 27 Feb 2018

Turmeric (Curcuma longa), cultivated as inter-crop like ginger, is disappearing from the district. Blame it all on poor demand and low market prices. The climatic and soil conditions are mostly favourable to turmeric farming especially in the High Range. The crop yielded from there has high curcumin content and deep colour, making it a favourite of the Ayurvedic and cosmetic industries ... Vincent who cultivates turmeric as an intercrop ... ....

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Citric Acid Market Size Worth $3.83 Billion By 2025 | CAGR: 4.9%: Grand View Research, Inc.

Market Watch 14 Feb 2018

SAN FRANCISCO, February 14, 2018 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- SAN FRANCISCO, February 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --. The global citric acid market is expected to reach USD 3.83 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR 4.9%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc ... (Logo ... Curcumin is extracted from turmeric (curcuma longa) and is used in the abovementioned end-use industries for its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidation properties ... Web....

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Tips for Winter Wellness

The Sanford Herald 18 Jan 2018

(Family Features) When cold winds blow, it’s essential to take extra steps to protect your health. There are a number of techniques that can help keep your immunity high and your body in good condition to support wellness all season long so that you can enjoy the chillier months ... For example, the supplement turmeric, derived from root extracts of the Curcuma longa plant, is widely regarded to have numerous positive health implications....

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Food for super-health

DNA India 07 Jan 2018

Ahar (diet) in Ayurveda says that food eaten should have at least one of six tastes sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent or astringent. The right food promotes sattva (purity of soul), detoxes the body and rejuvenates the individual ... Amalaki (Indian gooseberry) ... Soonth (Dry ginger) ... Also called the Curcuma longa, it is a healing agent in diabetes, urinary tract infection, running nose and upper respiratory tract infection ... ....

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Growing Turmeric Is Easier Than You Think

Mercola 27 Oct 2017

A bright orange spice that's been a favorite in Thai and East Indian cooking for thousands of years, turmeric (Curcuma longa) is aptly named for the Persian word "saffron," a hue much like a pumpkin or the flesh of a sweet potato, but the similarity ends there ... is a polyphenol derived from Curcuma longa plant, commonly known as turmeric....

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