Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Turmeric is a tropical plant, native to India. Therefore, it is most happy when it is provided ample sun, warm temperatures, and regular water. Florida provides these conditions.

The taste of fresh turmeric is similar to ginger.

Benefits: Research has focused on the health effects of curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric and also what gives turmeric it's yellow color.
Clinical studies have shown that curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties and acts as a powerful antioxidant.
These properties within turmeric can provide health benefits like:
Reduced Inflammation
Inflammation is a natural response to stress or infection, but when uncontrolled it can have harmful effects throughout your body, from your gut to your joints.
It can also affect the quality of your sleep. One study found that turmeric taken in medicinal doses had a similar effect in reducing inflammation as ibuprofen.
Lower Risk of Chronic Disease
Curcumin seems to increase the levels of antioxidants in your body. Antioxidants help control free radicals that build up in your body in response to environmental
and behavioral factors like pollution and cigarette smoke. In excess, free radicals can harm the function of your proteins, fatty tissu

Source: www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-turmeric#1

Product Cost: Current availability of size and cost options for this product:

  1 gallon pot | $10.00

Shipping: Due to the size and weight we are unable to ship our plants & trees. Please contact us to schedule a viewing and/or to pick an item up.