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Turmeric is a plant. Turmeric is made from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, a member of the ginger family. A bright yellow spice is ground from the dried root and is commonly used in cooking and traditional medicine.

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What is tumeric plant in igbo language?

The Igbo name for turmeric plant is "Ogbakiri."


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The Tumeric plant is a plant in the Ginger or Zingiberaceae family and is also known as the Rhizomatous Herbaceous Perinnial Plant. This plant is most helpful to humans by having anti-fungal or anti-bacterial properties. These properties help in curing diseases such as cancer, arthritis, and diabetes.


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Where do you buy tumeric in St. Paul MN?

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Spice that start with the letter t and is not thyme?

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Can you freeze tumeric?

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