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Abstract: Turmeric (curcuma longa) belonging to Zingiberaceae family, it is most useful medicinal herb. Turmeric can be found in India other Southeast Asian countries. Turmeric processing steps are washing, boiling, drying, polishing, coloring, grinding/powdering and packing. Turmeric contains more than 100 chemical compounds that contribute to its healing abilities. Curcumin has strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Other curcuminoids include bisdemethoxycurcumin and dimethoxycurcumin. Turmeric contains 8.92% moisture, 2.85 % ash, 4.60% crude fibre, 6.85% fat, 9.40% crude protein & 67.38% carbohydrates. Turmeric rhizome contains 0.89% thiamine, 0.16% riboflavin & 2.30% niacin. Turmeric is a spice used for cooking but has gained immense popularity as one of the most powerful herb for fighting various diseases. Turmeric has been shown to be one of the best foods to maintain, protect, and boost immunity, reducing the risk of falling ill. Turmeric has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti- microbial, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties and also fights against COVID-19 virus. Taking high dosage of turmeric does have side effects include headache, stomach upset, nausea, heart burn etc. In some studies received 0.45 to 3.6g/day curcumin for one to four months reported nausea, diarrhea and increase in serum alkaline phosphatase and lactate dehydrogenase contents.In food industry turmeric used for food preservation by increasing shelf life of various food products. Turmeric oil also used in cosmetic sector, perfumes and soap industries. Turmeric is also regarded as a ‘rasayana’ herb which is a branch of Ayurvedice medicine. Turmeric is used in Ayurveda to balance vata, pitta, and kapha, though in excess, it can aggravate pitta and vata. Turmeric products like turmeric product, essential oil are used for its color and taste in foods, it can be added to beverages and essential oil used as natural food colourant and also used to prevent skin diseases. Keywords: Turmeric, Curcuma longa, ayurvedic medicine.
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