It is said that Turmeric originated in the Southern /Western  parts of India. It has been used in India for 5000 years now. Initially it was cultivated as a dye as its bright yellow color works as a coloring agent. Then with time people came to know about its developed uses and they started using it for cosmetic purposes and then as a medicine. Turmeric reached China by 700AD, East Africa by 800AD and West Africa by 1200AD and started becoming popular through out the world.The Arab traders took turmeric to Europe in 13th century.

Turmeric is one of the oldest spices and had been used in India since ages.. It is used in all Hindu rituals & Indians tend to be attached to it emotionally. Another name of Turmeric is "The Golden Spice of Life". Turmeric , The Spice responsible for Curry's yellow hue, is being used for many centuries in Traditional and Ayurvedic Indian Medicine to cure many health problems. Turmeric was the principle spice & also of religious significance in the ancient time in India. Turmeric's active ingredient is Curcumin which is found in the Plant's underground stem and is reputed to have antioxidant properties.

The Active ingredient Curcumin is widely used in Medicines and Ayurveda. Since the colour of Turmeric is deep yellow-orange which is similar to that of Saffron, the Turmeric is also traditionally called as " Indian Saffron "

Currently Turmeric is being used in almost all dishes, including meat /vegetables in India and many other countries in the world. But many countries in the world are not having knowledge about its wide range of benefits.

The Usage of Turmeric is from Food to Medicines, Ayurveda , Cosmetics and many more. Turmeric is used to stimulate appetite, control cholesterol, treat arthritis, muscle pain, indigestion, liver disease and many other diseases. The continuous research and studies are going on to find out use of turmeric in medicine to cure major diseases like cancer, AIDS etc.

Turmeric is effectual for purification path of the subtle body and grants prosperity of health

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