Curcuma longa

curcuma  Described by Marco Polo as a vegetable with the properties of saffron, yet not saffron, Curcuma longa has been widely cultivated for use in food, medicine and Description Curcuma is a herbaceous perennial

Curcuma aruna and C pitukii, two new species from northern Thailand, are described, illustrated, and photographed They are endemic to Sukhothai and Lampang The cytogenetic study show that this species is also closely similar to those found in diploid Curcuma species with regular bivalent pairing of

Curcumin is a major component in Curcuma longa L , being responsible for its biological actions Other extracts of this plant has been showing potency too In Consumers and health professionals are advised that medicines and herbal supplements containing the herb Curcuma longa andor