Latin Name : | Curcuma longa |
English Name : | Turmeric |
French Name : | Curcuma |
Family : | Zingiberaceae |
Origin : | Madagascar, India |
History and Origin
Turmeric is a perennial plant that can reach one meter in height. It has several rhizomes which are yellow-orange on the inside. The name turmeric may come from Latin terra merita which means "meritorious earth". Turmeric has been used for millennia to treat inflammation and stomach problems.