Turmeric

What It Helps:

AntioxidantCholesterolHeart HealthInflammation

How It Helps:

Helps lower cholesterol levels, which in turn helps maintain heart health
May help detoxify the liver; helps increase bile production in the liver
Contains curcumin which has antioxidant properties
Has anti-inflammatory properties; which can also help with blood circulation

Tips & Other Info.

When taking the cuttings/the roots, wear gloves as they do stain your clothes if they were to get on to them.

Gardening Tips & Info.

Here are some planting tips and information if you want to have this plant in your own backyard (or front yard)

Planting Season

Harvesting Season

Pruning Season

Watering Schedule

Sunlight Exposure

Potted / In Ground

Propagate in the spring, by place it in a container that is just about its size (shallow). Add seed compost to it, cover with a plastic bag, and place in a warm location away from direct sunlight. Once you see new shoots, you can remove the bag and maintain its temperature of at least 64 deg. Fahrenheit.

Harvest the rhizomes in late summer (August) to early fall (September)

For an established plant separate the roots in the spring time (March-May) and plant the cutting in another container.

Watering: Reducing watering in the fall (September-November). But other than that water regularly. During summer lightly mist the plant as well.

Well-lit window, but away from direct sunlight (midday).

Container grown, prefers to be grown indoor or in a greenhouse.