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Turmeric is a spice from the root of the curcuma longa plant which is in the ginger family. Itâs used as a spice, a dye, and as a medicine in many Southeast Asian cultures, especially in Ayurvedic medicine.It can be taken in many forms from capsules and liquids, powders like Organic Turmeric from Banyan Botanicals.urmeric is a spice from the root of the curcuma longa plant which is in the ginger family. Itâs used as a spice, a dye, and as a medicine in many Southeast Asian cultures, especially in Ayurvedic medicine.
This fresh turmeric, a member of the ginger family, is actually the rhizome (group of roots) part of the plant and the part that is used to make the powder often used in cooking. Itâs boiled then dried and ground. Itâs also used quite similarly to ginger. It should be peeled first, then chopped or grated to use in cooking much like you would use the powder. I often use a spoon to scrape the skin, but you can also use a vegetable peeler.