Curcuma longa is the scientific name of Turmeric.The cultivation of turmeric is
much profitable,if whether permits.And this is
the harvested turmeric from my backyard.
In Ayurvedic practices, turmeric has many medicinal properties and use it as a readily available antiseptic for cuts, burns and bruises. It is also used as an antibacterial agent. It is taken as a dietary supplement, which allegedly helps with stomach problems and other ailments.
Indians, in addition to its Ayurvedic properties, use turmeric in a wide variety of skin creams that are also exported to neighboring countries.
Turmeric paste is applied to bride and groom before marriage in some places of India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, where it is believed turmeric gives glow to skin and keeps some harmful bacteria away from the body.
I have only seen Turmeric in it's powdered form, so this is quite interesting, Sayed! I have begun to realize your garden reaps wonderful finds and delights! Very nice closeup of this plant with versatile uses! Fine clarity and colours! And, thank you for sharing your garden with us :)
I remember how much turmeric we used to load as cargo for Europe. Now-a-days of course only in containers. Quite an interesting photo, especially for those who have not seen turmeric in its original form before.
In Ayurvedic practices, turmeric has many medicinal properties and use it as a readily available antiseptic for cuts, burns and bruises. It is also used as an antibacterial agent. It is taken as a dietary supplement, which allegedly helps with stomach problems and other ailments.
Indians, in addition to its Ayurvedic properties, use turmeric in a wide variety of skin creams that are also exported to neighboring countries.
Turmeric paste is applied to bride and groom before marriage in some places of India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, where it is believed turmeric gives glow to skin and keeps some harmful bacteria away from the body.
Turmeric can also be used to deter ants