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What (who) is curcuma - definition
GENUS OF PLANTS
Curcumae; Radix Curcumae; Erndlia; Hitcheniopsis; Paracautleya
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curcuma
['k?:kj?m?]
¦ noun a tropical Asian plant of a genus that includes turmeric and other species yielding spices, dyes, and medicinal products. [Genus Curcuma.]
Origin
mod. L., from Arab. kurkum 'saffron', from Sanskrit ku?kuma.
Curcuma
·noun A genus of plants of the order Scitamineae, including the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa).
Curcuma
Curcuma is a genus of plants in the family Zingiberaceae that contains such species as turmeric and Siam tulip. They are native to Southeast Asia, southern China, the Indian Subcontinent, New Guinea and northern Australia.
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Curcuma
Curcuma () is a genus of plants in the family Zingiberaceae that contains such species as turmeric and Siam tulip. They are native to Southeast Asia, southern China, the Indian Subcontinent, New Guinea and northern Australia. Some species are reportedly naturalized in other warm parts of the world such as tropical Africa, Central America, Florida, and various islands of the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Generally, most curcuma grows well in loose and sandy soil in shaded areas.
Examples of use of curcuma
1. Colouring agent Previous research has suggested curcuma inhibits the build–up of so called amyloid plaques – harmful protein deposits – in the brains of those with the disease.