Turmeric

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Turmeric
TermTurmeric
Short definitionTurmeric - (pronounced) (TER-mayr-ik) An East Indian plant that belongs to the ginger family and is used as a spice and food coloring. The underground stems are used in some cultures to treat certain stomach problems. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Turmeric - (pronounced) (TER-mayr-ik) An East Indian plant that belongs to the ginger family and is used as a spice and food coloring. The underground stems are used in some cultures to treat certain stomach problems. The substance in turmeric that gives it a yellow color (curcumin) is being studied in the treatment of cancer, Alzheimer's disease, cystic fibrosis, and psoriasis. The scientific name is Curcuma longa. Also called Indian saffron and Jiang Huang

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