An East Indian plant of the genus Curcuma, of the Ginger family., The root or rootstock of the Curcuma longa. It is externally grayish, but internally of a deep, lively yellow or saffron color, and has a slight aromatic smell, and a bitterish, slightly acrid taste. It is used for a dye, a medicine, a condiment, and a chemical test., Of or pertaining to turmeric; resembling, or obtained from, turmeric; specif., designating an acid obtained by the oxidation of turmerol.
Tumeric
Cúrcuma
From the Indian spice tumeric
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Tumeric is a fairly common spice you should be able to get at most large grocery stores, in the spice section.
Curry powder is based on four spices, Turmeric, Coriander, Cumin and Fenugreek. The rest of the ingredients differ from region and manufacturer. While many of the spices that make curry powder are said to be beneficial to ones health, the main spice in question here would be tumeric. Tumeric is the source of Curcumin, (Which in eastern language is the word for Tumeric), in the west it is a compound extracted from tumeric and is being heavily researched for Alzheimers, Aids and Cancer. Tumeric Has been found to improve memory loss and mental function.
Tumeric
The Tagalog term for turmeric is "luyang dilaw."
Yes, you can safely store turmeric in the freezer.
Tumeric (actually turmeric) is usually sold in powdered form and is a light yellowish powder. Check wikipedia if you want to know about the plant it comes from.
No. Absolutely not. Tumeric and prilosec have a moderate drug interaction. Tumeric stimulates the Production of bile which will Make your gerd/heartburn symptoms worse if taken with prilosec.