Turmeric – Cúrcuma

Turmeric – Cúrcuma

Scientific name: Curcuma longaL.

Family: Zingiberaceae

Origin: Peruvian amazon

It is known worldwide as an aromatic spice, used in Asian cuisine to give a touch of color and spicy flavor to the dishes. The phytochemicals present in its characteristic orange rhizome, the curcuminoids, give this plant important medicinal properties.