Description

Fresh turmeric root is a bright orange root-like subterranean stem, a member of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. The plant is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The turmeric root looks quite similar to ginger in appearance. It has bright orange flesh covered in the thin, light brown peel. Fresh turmeric root has been used in Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines for centuries. It can be sliced and added to soups or pickled. It can be added to lentils and rice as well. It can be grated and squeezed to produce juice to use in salad dressings, smoothies or bread doughs.

Health benefits

• Fresh turmeric root contains curcumin known to trigger bile production that helps to boost digestion.⁽¹⁾
• Curcumin in it may prevent indigestion and heartburn and also provide relief from irritable bowel syndrome.⁽¹⁾
• It can also help treat stomach ulcers and irritation.⁽¹⁾
• It has anti-inflammatory properties that provide relief from symptoms concerned with both Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.⁽¹⁾
• It can also help to treat inflammation caused due to eye infections.⁽¹⁾
• It helps to cure skin ailment and also cure skin problems caused due to air pollution.⁽¹⁾
• It has antiseptic properties that make it an ointment to any kind of injuries or cuts.⁽¹⁾
• It acts as a pain removal for its anti-inflammatory properties when consumed it milk or applied as a paste on the affected area.⁽¹⁾
• It helps in eliminating toxins from the blood and acts as a blood purifier.⁽¹⁾
• It is beneficial for a diabetic as it helps to regulate blood sugar levels in the body.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Look for firm rhizomes of fresh turmeric and avoid the ones that are soft, dried, or shriveled.