Great Healers’ in one form or another are sought out by all of us. Somewhere inside we all seek balanced happy lives and so we seek that which will grant us health and joy. Turmeric one of the planet’s great healers Turmeric is in fact one of the cheapest spices. It is an Indian herb well known around the world. Fresh turmeric looks a little like small pieces of ginger and the turmeric plant is commonly called ‘haldi’. In many languages turmeric is simply named as ‘yellow root’!

Sometimes called �Indian Saffron� because of its brilliant yellow colour than flavour, the culinary uses of the two spices should not be confused and should never replace saffron in food dishes.

Tumeric plant is extensively cultivated all over India. India is the principal supplier of tumeric to the world markets.

There is hardly any dish — vegetarian or non-vegetarian in which Indians don’t put a little bit of turmeric. Turmeric is part of all Indian curry powders. Not to forget pickles and chutneys where the yellow colour adds a nice tinge and taste as well. The turmeric rhizone is very aromatic with a musky odour and yellow colour. It is always used in ground form. The powder maintains its colouring properties indefinitely though the flavour diminishes over time. It is best stored in airtight containers. Most traditional homes will have home ground (pounded) turmeric powder. This is to avoid the commercially sold one which could be adultered .

Turmeric is also used in Indian traditional medicine systems. It contains the flavonoid curcumin, known for its anti-inflammatory properties. This all around wonder spice helps detoxify the liver, balances the cholesterol level, fights allergies, stimulates digestion, boosts immunity, and enhances complexion. The traditional healers of India use haldi both internally and as well externally in treatment of cancer.

Turmeric is also used in Indian traditional medicine systems. It contains the flavonoid curcumin, known for its anti-inflammatory properties. This all around wonder spice helps detoxify the liver, balances the cholesterol level, fights allergies, stimulates digestion, boosts immunity, and enhances complexion. The traditional healers of India use haldi both internally and as well externally in treatment of cancer.

The use of turmeric dates back nearly 4000 years to the Vedic culture. Where it also had some religious significance. It was the auspicious substance in every Hindu function. No celebration or function begins without haldi. In Himalayan region dried roots are used in many religious practices and its powder is used as pithiya (for tilaka).It is used as dye for holy robes, being natural, unsynthesised and cheap.

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