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Turmeric

Turmeric is part of everyday Sri Lankan curry cooking and traditional plant knowledge.

Sinhala
Kaha
Botanical
Curcuma longa
Used
Rhizome
Rasa
Bitter, astringent, pungent
Turmeric

Turmeric is used to season and colour many dishes. Traditional descriptions are cultural context and not claims about treating disease.