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What does turmeric mean?

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  1. An Indian plant, Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
  2. The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for stimulation, flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
  3. A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.
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The concoction is made from boiling certain plants and roots found around his home, ranging from wild ginger, turmeric, to salam leaf and cloves.
Increase exercise, fruits, whole grains, legumes, vegetables, spices such as black pepper, turmeric and ginger.
For all external uses, apply turmeric powder directly to the affected area every two hours, using a clean cloth.
After peeling off outer skin, they polish it with castor oil, cactus jelly, curd, ghee and turmeric powder to make it smooth and slippery.
Also seek out natural sugar substitutes like stevia and natural food colors like annatto, carmine, carotene, and turmeric.
The sauce was rich and delicately spiced, with a hint of turmeric and a sprinkling of fresh coriander.

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