Curcuma longa or Turmeric Root

  

Today we are making tincture of Curcuma longa or Turmeric Root, also fluid extract, cut and powder versions.

• We obtain our raw Curcuma longa or Turmeric Root rhizomes from India which is the world's largest producer of the crop.
• Curcuma longa or Turmeric Root requires a hot, tropical climate to grow, and does well in a light soil - healthy plants grow a metre high.
• Curcuma longa or Turmeric Root is brownish-yellow colour and when cut has a orange interior (becoming bright yellow when dried and powdered).
• Farming techniques and local climate can influence curcumin content of Curcuma longa - it can vary from 2% to 8% (testing the crop is vital).