The Basics On Turmeric
What is Turmeric?
Turmeric is a spice made from the dried, ground root of the Curcuma longa plant.
What are other names for Turmeric?
CURCUMA DOMESTICA EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA, CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) ROOT EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) ROOT POWDER, CURCUMA LONGA EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA ROOT POWDER, CURCUMA LONGA, EXT., EXTRACT OF CURCUMA LONGA, EXTRACT OF TURMERIC, TURMERIC EXTRACT, TURMERIC OLEORESIN (CURCUMA LONGA L.), TURMERIC POWDER, TURMERIC ROOT EXTRACT, and TURMERIC ROOT POWDER
What is Turmeric used for?
Curcuma Longa (Tumeric) Root Extract is an extract from the powder from the root of the Curcuma Longa or Tumeric plant. It is a well known and commonly used spice in Indian cooking. Tumeric has a long history in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines and has been used for centuries for the treatment of various ailments.
How Turmeric is classified
Antioxidants, Skin-Soothing, Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Turmeric during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Turmeric During Pregnancy
What we know about using Turmeric while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
N/A
General safety info about Turmeric from CIR
Reproductive Toxicity
Use this, not that!
Products where you might find Turmeric
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List of References
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