Family name :Zingiberaceae, Botanical name : Curcuma Longa
Arabic name : Curcum, Part used : Roots(Dried root)

Indian Turmeric, which is also popularly known as "Indian Saffron",because of its bright yellow color, is considered the best in the world. Turmeric is mildly aromatic and has scents of orange or ginger. Turmeric has a pungent, bitter flavor. Turmeric, with its brilliant yellow color, has been used as a dye, medicine, and flavoring since 600 BC. India singularly produces nearly the world's whole crop of turmeric and uses about 80% of it. Turmeric Powder is one of the key ingredients in many curries, giving them color and flavor.