Turmeric is a member of the Curcuma botanical group, which is part of the ginger family of herbs, the Zingiberaceae. The root and rhizome stem of the Curcuma longaplant is crushed and powdered into ground Turmeric. Ground Turmeric is used worldwide as a seasoning and is the source of Curcumin
Benefits
· anti-oxidant effects
· anti-inflammatory effects
· anti-dyspepsia effects
· anti-platelet effects
· anti-viral effects
· anti-fungal effects
· anti-bacterial effects (inhibits Helicobacter Pylori)
| Items |
Specifications |
Methods used |
| Identification |
Positive |
TLC |
| Appearance |
Fine Orange Yellow Powder |
Visual test |
| Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Organoleptic test |
| Bulk Density |
40-55g/100ml |
ASTM D1895B |
| Particle Size |
98% through 80 Mesh |
AOAC 973.03 |
| Solubility |
Soluble in Water |
CP2005 |
