Learn And Contest 9
Hello people it is the farming season, and I will like to know how much we know our plants. I took this photo of this very important plant at the farm and I will like to know how much we know about it.
It is time for Learn and Earn Contest. Please feel free to make your research.
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The requirements are...
- Identify the English and botanical names of the plant below ( you can include the native name in your language)
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Write any relevant thing about the Plant In your comment.
The contest ends When The Right Answer Is Provided.
Prize is 1.5SBDs, but I may change my mind if I see some nice entries about the plant. Do a little research. Get creative😀
Please back up your answer with a picture evidence from anywhere if possible.
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The Plant .
Another shot of it
Hint: Ginger the swagger .
photo?
Sorry , my hand mistakenly tapped submit. I'm editing right away.
My answer: Turmeric
Scientific name: Curcuma longa
It is used during cooking in the Indian subcontinent. It also used for beautification.
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Hi @emjoe , it's a Turmeric tree.
Benefits of Turmeric
Content of Substance At Turmeric
Turmeric has a number of content including:
Kurcuminoid dye - A diarylheptanoid compound of about 3-4% and which consists of Curcumin, dihydrochurcumin, desmetoxicurcumin and bisdesmetoxicurcumin.
Essential oils - Contains 2-5% consisting of sesquiterpenes and phenylpropane derivatives of turmeron (aril-turmeron, alpha turmeron and beta turmeron), kurcumol curl, atlanton, bisabolen, sesquiformandren, zingiberin, aril kurkumen, humulen.
Minerals - magnesium iron, manganese, calcium, sodium, potassium, lead, zinc, cobalt, aluminum and bismuth
Other substances - Arabinose, fructose, glucose, starch, dammardan tannin
Congratulations, You are The winner.
Please endeavor to add some images next time :)
Thank @emjoe
Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color.
It has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb.
Recently, science has started to back up what the Indians have known for a long time... it really does contain compounds with medicinal properties (1).
These compounds are called curcuminoids, the most important of which is curcumin.
Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.
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Turmeric, a spice with miraculous properties. It is a plant that has been used as a spice for hundreds of years. It is characterized by being yellow or mustard and having a specific flavor, which gives another taste to the meals. In addition, its consumption has many benefits for health. What is turmeric and where do I get it - know the turmeric and sago that are true medicines. Turmeric is a spice obtained from the root of the curcuma longa plant that is widely used in Southeast Asia especially India. It has a slightly sweet flavor, with hints of wood on a very mild and slightly bitter spicy background. It is included in many curry mixes, to which it gives its characteristic yellow color; in chutneys, soft mustards, sauces and pickles, although the most used is as a colorant. Turmeric is a widely used spice in India and Southeast Asia, where the plant originates from, although it is now grown in many other regions warm and humid. It has been used for more than four thousand years in gastronomy. Curcumin is also advantageous for the cardiovascular system. It also has something to contribute to neurodegenerative diseases and Alzheimer's especially.
It is a safe food, even in high doses. It is not irritating or allergenic.
However, in case of gallbladder disorder it is recommended not to abuse and consult with the doctor.
It is also not indicated in high doses if anticoagulant medications are taken, such as warfarin or even aspirin, because it could potentiate its effect.
