ABSTRACT

For the last 6000 years turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to alleviate pain, balance digestion, purify body and mind, clear skin diseases, expel phlegm, and invigorate the blood. Nowadays, this plant has acquired great importance with its anti-aging, anti-cancer, anti-Altzheimer, antioxidant, and a variety of other medicinal properties.

chapter 1|14 pages

Turmeric — The Golden Spice of Life

chapter 2|56 pages

Botany and Crop Improvement of Turmeric

chapter 3|36 pages

Phytochemistry of the Genus Curcuma

chapter 5|26 pages

Agronomy of Turmeric

chapter 6|14 pages

Diseases of Turmeric

chapter 7|24 pages

Insect Pests of Turmeric

chapter 9|40 pages

Bioactivity of Turmeric

chapter 12|28 pages

Turmeric in Traditional Medicine

chapter 13|14 pages

Turmeric as Spice and Flavorant

chapter 14|18 pages

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