Turmeric is used to flavor and color foodstuffs. It is a principal ingredient in curry powder. Turmeric oleoresin is used in brine pickles and to some extent in mayonnaise and relish formulations, non-alcoholic beverages, gelatins, butter, and cheese, etc. The color curcumin extracted from turmeric is used as a colorant. Turmeric is also used as a dye in the textile industry. It is used in the preparation of medicinal oils, ointments, and poultices. It is a stomachic, carminative, tonic, blood purifier, and an antiseptic. It is used in cosmetics. The aqueous extracts have biopesticidal properties. Turmeric is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns. - Turmeric is the root stalk of a tropical plant that's part of the ginger family. One of the main components of the spice is a substance called curcumin which has potentially healing properties. - While turmeric has a long history of health-giving properties and there have been many hundreds of studies into its effects on a wide variety of ailments it can't be regarded as a magic cure. - These are whole turmeric fingers - large size with a strong flavor - Storage instructions: store in a cool, airtight, and dry place