Turmeric has a very long history of medicinal use, dating back nearly 4000 years. In Southeast Asia, turmeric is used not only as a principal spice but also as a component in religious ceremonies. Because of its brilliant yellow color, turmeric is also known as “Indian saffron.” Modern medicine has begun to recognize its importance.

In India, where it was used as a culinary spice and had some religious significance. Indian turmeric is considered to be the best in the world. 

Turmeric has been put to use as a foodstuff, cosmetics, and medicine. It is widely used as a spice in South Asian and Middle Eastern cooking. It lends curry its distinctive yellow color and flavor. Turmeric has numerous uses in Asian cuisine. It is a significant ingredient in most commercial curry powders.  It is used in savory and sweet dishes and is widely used in Eastern specialties such as fresh turmeric pickle.

Turmeric is used as an herbal medicine for rheumatoid arthritis, chronic anterior uveitis, conjunctivitis, skin cancer, smallpox, chickenpox, wound healing, urinary tract infections, and liver ailments. It is also used for digestive disorders. In Ayurvedic practices, turmeric is thought to have many medicinal properties including strengthening the overall energy of the body, relieving gas, dispelling worms, improving digestion, regulating menstruation, dissolving gallstones, and relieving arthritis.

Turmeric we source from the Western Ghats region of Kerala. Our spice is sustainably sourced from small farmers’ network in Northern Kerala, India. We use only organic turmeric processed without the use of toxic pesticides and are strictly grown for domestic use and not for any commercial purpose, we make it powdered in a traditional way and don’t extract any oils. We also don’t use any kind of preservatives, polishing, additives, etc to add flavor to our spices, reduce cost, or to extend shelf life. 

Product packed in a food-grade glass bottle.