Dried rhizomes of the turmeric plant, Curcuma longa,

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Dried rhizomes of the turmeric plant, Curcuma longa, which when ground provide the mild yellow spice used in curries and also as a food colouring, known as Indian saffron. It is a traditional medicine in Asia and curcumin, the yellow substance in it, is being studied for a range of potential medical benefits.

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Keywords: anti-coagulant, asian, ayurvedic, cuisine, curry, dried, indian, ingredient, macro, medicine, remedy, rhizome, root, saffron, spice, traditional, turmeric