The Natural Source of Turmeric: From Plant to Powder
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Turmeric, the vibrant, golden-hued spice celebrated globally for its flavor and medicinal properties, comes from a relative of the ginger plant. Specifically, this potent spice is derived from the underground stems, or rhizomes, of the herbaceous perennial, *Curcuma longa*. Native to Southeast Asia, this plant has been used for thousands of years as a condiment, dye, and traditional remedy.
