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Turmeric has long been used as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat a wide variety of
conditions, including, menstrual difficulties, bloody urine, haemorrhage, toothache,
bruises, chest pain, and colic.
Hence, the demand and production of turmeric tea and turmeric capsule were
increased. But the supply for fresh turmeric is insufficient for the production of tea and
turmeric capsule.so, weve decided to establish a turmeric plantation to defray the
portion of deficiency in fresh turmeric supply.

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History of turmeric
The exact origin of turmeric is not known but it is believed to be native to Southern India
and Indonesia. In these parts of the world turmeric has been used for thousands of
years and has become integral part of their food and traditional medicine.Turmeric has a
special place in Indian tradition and worship too. It is used to worship Sun God. It is also
worn by people as a part of purification process.It was used a beauty aid, spice and a
medicine an all in one herb with amazing properties. It is thus not surprising that
turmeric has such a place in ancient Indian medical science Ayurveda.

Turmeric has not only been used by Indians, it was used by Buddhists monks which
travelled to various parts of the world to die their robes. There are also evidences that
turmeric was used as a part of Chinese medicine around 1,000 years ago.Turmeric was
not part of western world till recently. There have been only a few evidences stating its
usage and importance in Europe. One of the key mentions about turmeric in western
civilization was by Marco Polo (1280) he says that he found a plant which has all
qualities of saffron but is a root.While turmeric has always been an important part of
Ayurvedic system, western herbalist did not recognize its benefits till late 20th century.But by

mid 20th century, turmeric started gaining popularity in western world too. Today there
are numerous research studies and experiments done to identify its benefits.Bigpharma
companies want to understand its unique composition so that they can make drugs on
same lines or use turmeric in some way.Another industry which is using (or in many
case misusing) the name of turmeric is beauty products. It is not tough to find beauty
creams and face wash mentioning that they have turmeric properties in it etc.Thus in a
nutshell from a herb only known to a small part of the world to one of the most sought
after spice today, turmeric has come a long way. While we know a lot about this wonder
herb right now, but I do believe there is lot more in it which is still unknown and
unproved.
Source:http://www.turmericforhealth.com/general-info/history-of-turmeric
Related studies of turmeric
Research points to health benefits of turmeric

Over the centuries, the root-like stem of the Curcuma longa plant has been used to
make yellow dyes and spike food with some tasty zing. But an ever-growing mountain of
evidence shows that boldly colored turmeric with its earthy, bitter-gingery taste may offer
a plethora of potential health benefits. Multiple studies most originating in India,
Europe and Australia show that turmeric, and especially its color-rich constituent of
curcumin, can help prevent or treat a wide spectrum of cancers, inflammatory
conditions, autoimmune problems, neurological ailments including Alzheimers disease,
cardiovascular disease, diabetes and diabetes neuropathy, among other metabolic
diseases. Interest in turmeric and curcumin began decades ago when researchers
began asking why India has one of the lowest rates of colorectal, prostate and lung
cancer in the world, compared with the United States, whose rates are up to 13 times
higher. They traced Indias advantages largely to its diet staple of curry powder, which is
a combination of spices, with turmeric as a main ingredient. On May 20, a review
published in the journal Molecules said studies to date suggest that chronic
inflammation, oxidative stress and most chronic diseases are closely linked, and that
antioxidant properties of curcumin can play a key role in the prevention and treatment of
chronic inflammation diseases. An M.D. Anderson Cancer Center review of curcumin
research, in the journal Phytotherapy Research in 2014, found that it regulates
inflammation that plays a major role in most chronic illnesses, including
neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, autoimmune and neoplastic
diseases. Yet another M.D. Anderson study found that curcumin exhibits antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activities, all
bolstering its potential against various malignant diseases, diabetes, allergies, arthritis,

Alzheimers disease and other chronic illnesses. There are no guarantees that turmeric
or its active ingredient of curcumin will work for everyone. Researchers also caution that
they may delay but not prevent, or slow down but not stop, a medical condition. The
Curcuma longa plant is a member of the ginger family. Curcumin makes up 3.4 percent
of the turmeric root-stem or rhizome but provides its color and many of its health
benefits. Curcumin is available only as a supplement, or by eating turmeric spice. Dont
confuse curcumin with cumin, which is a spicy seed or spice powder made from the
seed and another common ingredient in curry with its own healthful properties. Cumin is
unrelated to turmeric or the similar-sounding curcumin. The NPD Groups Kitchen Audit,
conducted every three years, shows that a steady 40 percent of American kitchens
since 2008 have had curry on hand, with turmeric showing a slow but steady rise in
popularity by being available in 28 percent of American kitchens in 2008, 30 percent in
2011 and 33 percent in 2014.Turmeric Ive learned is often used as a substitute for
curry, which could account for curry powder not increasing in household penetration,
NPD Group spokeswoman Kim McLynn said.
Source:http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2015/06/02/Research-points-to-thehealth-benefits-of-turmeric-and-curcumin-in-the-diet/stories/201505260008