Turmeric
( Roots, Dried, Powder )
About
Turmeric, also known as Curcuma longa, belongs to the same family of plants and is often used as a spice in Indian cooking. Popularly knows as golden spice. Its medicinal properties are mostly due to the presence of phenolic compounds, including gingerol, a chemical thought to possess potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It contains the chemical compound curcumin, which has been shown to aid in treating and preventing several chronic conditions.
Powder
Dried
Roots
Grades
| Sr.No | Variety | Dry Recovery (%) | Curcumin (%) | Oleoresin (%) | Essential Oil (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Suvarna |
20.0 |
4.3 |
13.5 |
7.0 |
|
2 |
Suguna |
12.0 |
7.3 |
13.5 |
6.0 |
|
3 |
Sudarsana |
12.0 |
5.3 |
15.0 |
7.0 |
|
4 |
IISR Prabha |
19.5 |
6.5 |
15.0 |
6.5 |
|
5 |
IISR Prathibha |
6.2 |
6.5 |
16.2 |
6.2 |
|
6 |
Co-1 |
19.5 |
3.2 |
6.7 |
3.2 |
|
7 |
BSR-1 |
20.5 |
4.2 |
4.0 |
3.7 |
|
8 |
Krishna |
16.4 |
2.8 |
3.8 |
2.0 |
|
9 |
Sugandham |
23.3 |
3.1 |
11.0 |
2.7 |
|
10 |
Roma |
31.0 |
9.3 |
13.2 |
4.2 |
|
11 |
Suroma |
26.0 |
9.3 |
13.1 |
4.4 |
|
12 |
Ranga |
24.8 |
6.3 |
13.5 |
4.4 |
|
13 |
Rasmi |
23.0 |
6.4 |
13.4 |
4.4 |
|
14 |
Rajendra Sonia |
18.0 |
8.4 |
– |
5.0 |
|
15 |
Supreme |
19.3 |
6.0 |
16.0 |
4.0 |
|
16 |
IISR Kedaram |
18.9 |
5.5 |
13.6 |
3.0 |
|
17 |
Lakadong |
19.4 |
8.6 |
– |
4.9 |
Health Benefits
- Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is especially effective at decreasing pain caused by arthritis.
- Curcumin possesses anti-viral properties and can help reduce the severity of influenza A virus
- Turmeric contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components may provide glow and luster to the skin and help revive your skin by bringing out its natural glow.
- And several thousand of benefits people got aware after pandemic
- Turmeric contains bio-active compounds with medicinal properties
- Curcumin is a natural anti-inflammatory compound
- Turmeric can increase the antioxidant capacity of the body
- Curcumin can boost brain-derived neurotrophic factor
- Curcumin may lower your risk of heart diseases
- Turmeric may help prevent cancer
- Curcumin may be useful in treating Alzheimer's disease
- Arthritis patients respond well to curcumin supplements
- Curcumin has benefits against depression
- Curcumin may help delay aging and fight age-related chronic diseases
