Turmeric has Powerful Medicinal Properties It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. Most of the studies on this herb are using turmeric extracts that contain mostly curcumin itself, with dosages usually exceeding 1 gram per day. Why turmeric is bad for you? Taking turmeric in largeRead More →
For the best quality of produce, Sujata suggests turmeric should ideally be planted in March or April months. “Just place the roots in the soil and water the plant every two to three days. You will see shoots start to grow in a couple of weeks,” Sujata says. Can turmericRead More →
Curcuma longa L., is commonly used as a spice in curries, food additive and also, as a dietary pigment. It has also been used to treat various illnesses in the Indian subcontinent from the ancient times. Is turmeric a root or stem? Turmeric is a rhizome (root) that comes fromRead More →
Calculate when to plant. Turmeric takes seven to 10 months from planting to harvest. To figure out when you should plant, count back 10 months from when you usually get your first frost in the fall. My first frost is around mid-October, so I’d start my turmeric between mid-December andRead More →
Studies done in humans — though not pregnant women — have shown that turmeric or curcumin may affect a woman’s reproductive system in several ways. In one study , curcumin successfully reduced endometrial cell proliferation in endometriosis by reducing estradiol (estrogen) production. How can one get pregnant fast? Experts sayRead More →