About this document
Turmeric: Origin, Uses, and Classification by Mohammed Elkuni is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Turmeric is a flowering plant native to South and Southeast Asia. Its rhizomes are used widely as a spice and coloring agent in many Asian cuisines. The principal active compound in turmeric is curcumin, which gives it a bright yellow color and is approved as a food additive. While long used in traditional Asian medicines, there is no evidence that turmeric or curcumin is effective for treating any disease.
- Author
- Mohammed Elkuni
- Language
- EN