Kunyit


KITCHEN AND COOKING HERBS

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Kunyit / Tumeric

(Photo: Tumeric Fish Soup)

 
SCIENTIFIC : Curcuma domestica Valeton
     
FAMILY : Zingiberaceae
     
COMMON NAME : Tumeric
     
LOCAL NAME : Kunyit (M)
     
PREPARATION : Tumeric powder is used for flavouring curries. Flowers and young leaves can be used as a vegetable. Older leaves can also be used to flavour sauces and stews.
     
TRADITIONAL USES : It is used for treating diarrhoea, dysentery, jaundice and flatulence in children.