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