TURMERIC

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Image result for kunyit"
                                                                            
Scientific name: Curcuma domestica loir , Curcuma longa    

 Local name: Kunyit
                                                                                                                    
Ordinary name: Turmeric leaf      

Introduction: 


  • 'Turmeric' is a plant used as a spice that gives a bright yellow colour of curry, especially for the Malays and Indians.
  • 'Turmeric' is also used as a dye and as a medicinal and flavouring since 600 BC.
  • The information has been recorded in the history of the Assyrian herbs around 2500 years ago. 
  • This plant is regarded as one of the herbs that are very valuable to people. In the medical history of the people of India, "Turmeric" regarded as the best natural antibiotic substances while at the same time it is also used to facilitate digestion and improve bowel movement. 
  • This plant is native to Southeast Asia and now this plant into a commodity in China, India, Indochina and Indonesia. 
  • In Malaysia, turmeric is usually planted in the backyard. Turmeric reproduces asexual, through rhizome cuttings. 
  • Turmeric can live in fertile areas with little shade and flourish in the open and get a lot of suns.


Plant feature: 


Turmeric is a herb plant that has a long shelf life and can grow until 1 meter long. The leaf is clumping and is light green in colour. It arranged In alternate arrangement. The appearance of the leaf is smooth, lanceolate leaves with smooth edges. The aromatic rhizome (Turmeric herb) is brown and yellowish at the contents inside.

Medication :



 This plant is used for the treatment of 
  • inflammatory
  • anti-malarial
  • anti-bacterial 
  • antifungal
  • stimulates the body 
  • treatment of sprains, tapeworms, scabies, 'neuralgia' (particularly nerve pain in the face and head) and joint pain (rheumatism)
  • prevent insects
  • Dried turmeric is commonly used as a food flavouring and to provide a yellow dye.
  • In Malaysia, turmeric is used as a cosmetic during traditional ceremonies. 
  • It is also a key ingredient in cooking, especially curries. 
  • Turmeric is provided along with the oil used to smooth rough skin and if lemon juice mixed with water is used for the treatment of swelling and sprains and cuts. 
  • Saffron broth is used to cool the eyes. 
  • Turmeric is heated with milk and sugar to treat a cold body.
  • While turmeric is mixed with sesame oil and honey used as a tonic.
  • Turmeric rhizomes are crushed and used as demand can expedite treatment and breast milk of women.

For more information, you can visit this link :
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-662/turmeric

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