Turmeric (Haldi)Introduction:English name: CurcumaBotanical name: Curcuma longaCommon name: HaldiFamily: Zingiberaceae (ginger family)Turmeric is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family (ginger family) ginger). It has a smaller rhizome. It is native to southeast Asia, that is, almost to India. It has fleshy rhizomes and its color varies from bright yellow to orange, which will later become the spice of turmeric. Turmeric rhizome powder is used for its flavor-enhancing properties as a spice, colorant and food preservative. Turmeric is famous for its therapeutic uses as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial, antioxidant and for its digestive properties. History: Marco Polo said that a plant that was found somewhere has the qualities of saffron, but it is a root in 1280 AD approximately the Assyrian herbalist found it in 600 BC and Dioscorides also mentioned it in the list of herbals. Turmeric is such an ancient herb that it has also been found in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Unani considered it the most beneficial herb for various uses. Buddhist monks also used it for various purposes for at least 2000 years. Botany: The height of the turmeric plant is between 0.7 and 1 m. Its rhizomes are cylindrical, aromatic and very branched, varying in color from yellow to orange. The arrangement of the leaves is in two rows with an alternating pattern. The leaves are divided into leaf blade, petiole and leaf sheath. The false stem is produced by the leaf sheath. The length of the petiole varies from 48 to 110 cm. The bracts are ovate in shape and are light green in color with a length of 3.5-5 cm. The flowers are triple and zygomorphic. The sepals have small hairs and... the middle of the paper......the menstrual cycle.Conclusion:Dr. David Frawley stated that “If a single herb were recommended for all dietary and health needs, it would definitely be turmeric. Turmeric has various uses in our daily life routine. It is a God-given herb. Small improvements are needed in the cultivation of turmeric. Various types of secondary metabolites present in turmeric are extremely beneficial for humans. Almost all diseases related to the liver, heart and blood are cured with the use of turmeric. The action of turmeric is very broad. References: 1) Turmeric (the Ayurvedic spice of life) written by Prashanti de Jager2) Dobelis IN, ed. Plant magic and medicine. Pleasantville, New York. Reader's Digest Association, Inc. 1999.3) Simpson, B.B. and M.C. Ogorzaly. 1997. Economic Botany: Plants in Our World, 3rd ed. McGraw-Hill, Inc.: New York, United States.