Curcuma longa - Turmeric, a perennial herb, is a member of the Zingiberaceae
family. The plant is cultivated in Asia and other countries with
a tropical climate. The rhizome is the portion of the plant used
medicinally. Current research has focused on turmeric’s antioxidant,
hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory and gastrointestinal disorders.Active
ingredient: curcumin
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