~Turmeric~ Native to Tropical Asian forests 'Olena Indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands Canoe Plant of Ancient Hawai`i Edible Orange Ginger Botanical name: Curcuma longa Linn. Synonmous name: Curcuma domestica Valeton Curcuma longa Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
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	Common names: aka 'Olena in Hawaiian) Turmeric, Common ginger, ginger, cooking ginger, Canton ginger, Edible Orange ginger Curcuma longa, commonly called turmeric, 'Olena in Hawaiian culture, is a medicinal plant that has been used by many cultures throughout the world,  but has only in the last two decades been studied pharmacologically and substantiated by scientific reasearch. This perennial herb is proving to be an important medicine.   'Olena is one of the canoe plants brought by the Polynesians when they  discovered the Hawaiian islands. According to Abbott, 1992, and Krohn-Ching, 1980, 'Olena mixed with sea water was used to purify objects, people, and  places.
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The wonderful, bright orange rhizomes make a golden yellow dye which  was used by Hawaiians to color kapa cloth. The special medicinal uses in Hawaiian culture indicate that the astringent and antibacterial properties  of the plant were utilized. The rhizome was crushed and the juice was mixed with water and used as a treatment for ear infections. The same remedy was  used for cleaning the nasal passages. The anti-inflammatory action of the plant has been confirmed in recent studies. Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade	Here's your chance to plant     these and grow your own spice!
Tumeric (known as 'Olena in Hawaiian) is well known as a culinary herb and important  ingredient in traditional healer's medical kit. Curcuma's healing properties are renowned and shared by many cultures.       In Hawaii and India both, it is also used as a saffron dye for fabric and  tapa, and foods that are cooked with turmeric (including yellow curry) are  noted for their golden signature glow.         Another favorite of ours, We cook with these same rhizomes. These rhizomes add that excellent spicy flavor     so prized in Asian recipes. You can cook with these or plant them. Olena  ground rhizomes is used for marinating meat and seafood, as well as adding  color and taste to curries. We love using the leaves too to spice up some  dishes.             Turmeric is native to India and southern Asia and has long been used as a  spice in cooking; for coloring food (curry dishes), flavoring, and as a  preservative. It's historical uses as a medicine are numerous. As an  anti-inflammatory it has been useful for arthritis, allergies, asthma, and  eczema. It can be used for external skin conditions such as psoriasis and  fungal infections. It has also been used for treating indigestion,  gallbladder or liver disease, obesity, and as a cancer preventative. As a  digestive, it increases mucus production in the stomach. It is a good  natural medicine for nausea and motion sickness.  Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger  family, Zingiberaceae.Plants are gathered annually for their rhizomes, and  re-seeded from some of those rhizomes in the following season.            In medieval Europe, turmeric became known as Indian Saffron, since it is  widely used as an alternative to the far more expensive saffron spice.           This extremely versatile root is  renowned for its     popularity in Oriental and Indian cooking.	The 'Olena (Curcuma longa) is an exotic herb grown for its spicy rhizomes used in cooking and     medicines. 'Edible Ginger' has broad leaves. Lacking a true stem, long,  overlapping leaves grow up to 20 inches high from the root of the plant.  Yellow and white flower bracts also appear on 'Olena.
	~Turmeric~ 'Olena
A relative of the ginger plant, it looks  much like a pudgy ginger root from the outside, but once you cut into it,  the shock of vibrant orange differentiates it from your average store bought  ginger (Zingiber officinale). If you haven't heard about turmeric, most  likely you have unknowingly tasted it. Used as one of the main ingredients  in Indian curries, and as a coloring agent in mustard, turmeric probably  crossed your lips or at least stained that new white shirt you wore to that  picnic. Found in body washes, shampoos, soaps, and makeup, turmeric has  become increasingly popular in the body care industry. Used in beauty  rituals for Indian, and Bengali weddings, brides are covered in turmeric  paste to create a glow like no other. Also applied to cuts, skin infections,  acne, and scars turmeric has been known as a useful beauty rescue aid.
The rhizomes are boiled for several hours and then dried in  hot ovens, after which they are ground into a deep  orange-yellow powder commonly used as a spice in curries and  other South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine, for dyeing,  and to impart color to mustard condiments. Its active  ingredient is curcumin and it has an earthy, bitter, peppery  flavor and a mustardy smell.             Turmeric/Curcuma Longa is mainly grown for its aromatic, edible root that is used in     cooking as well as medicinal purposes.     Ginger root is also used  in baking, confectionery and certain liquors. Ginger root is a gnarled and     knobby root that has a tan skin and a pale yellow-green to ivory flesh.	Here is a great Turmeric beauty recipe: Indian Bridal Glow Mask 1 cup of chickpea flour 3 tablespoons of powdered turmeric Almond oil (enough to form a paste) Directions: Mix ingredients into a paste. Apply to the face and body, and let it sit for a few minutes. Remove the mask by rubbing off mixture with  your hands. This motion will exfoliate your skin. Cleanse off the rest of the mask. Can be applied once a week.  Fresh ginger root imparts a pungent, hot and spicy taste to many dishes.
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