Not exact matches
Turmeric is a
rhizome (1) called curcuma longa that is
dried and ground to make turmeric powder.
Turmeric is the
dried ground
rhizome of Curcuma longa Linn (106).
The root and
rhizome is generally lifted in autumn and
dried for the medicinal benefits.
Dried turmeric
rhizomes are useful in making turmeric powder.
If you are able to find turmeric
rhizomes in the grocery store, you can make your own fresh turmeric powder by boiling,
drying and then grinding it into a fine consistency.
The herb itself is derived from the
rhizome of the plant, which is
dried before the useful powdered form can be acquired.