Description
In numerous languages turmeric known as: kurkum (Arabic & Hebrew), huang jiang (Mandarin Chinese language), curcuma (French, German, Italian, Spanish), and haldi (Hindi)(1). The origin of the Latin identify Curcuma stems from the Arabic phrase al-kurkum which was the unique phrase for saffron. That is most definitely since each saffron and turmeric are used to make yellow coloured dyes.
Botany
Turmeric is grown in a number of different international locations reminiscent of Pakistan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Japan, China, Korea, Sri Lanka, the Caribbean Islands, and Central America (2,3). India is the most important producer, exporter, and shopper of turmeric and produces about 80% of the world’s crop.
Historical past & Folklore
Turmeric is sacred within the Hindu faith and a turmeric dyed string often called the mangala sutra is worn by brides to indicate readiness to marry and handle a family. Turmeric can also be used to dye clothes and has been used for hundreds of years to create the intense yellow hue of Buddhist robes.