PropertyValue
?:definition
  • An East Indian plant that is a member of the ginger family and is used as a spice and food color. The underground stems are used in some cultures to treat certain stomach problems. The substance in turmeric that gives it a yellow color (curcumin) is being studied in the treatment of cancer, Alzheimer disease, cystic fibrosis, and psoriasis. The scientific name is Curcuma longa.
?:hasCUIAnnotation
?:hasGeneratedBy
?:type

Metadata

Anon_0  
expand all