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Common Name: Tumeric | Scientific Name: Curcuma Longa

Family: Zingerberaceae

Tumeric is a ginger relative, and, the source of yellow in all curries. Its is considered a a digestive stimulant, which is why its put in all curries, but, its capacity to stimulate the body to heal itself is what makes this a really interesting herbal medicine. Applied to wounds or taken internally, it rouses the body to heightened healing. See this one as a healing stimulator.

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