Would have rather posted this to a neutropic sub, but we don’t have one on the Lemmyverse, but loosely related
There is no scientific evidence that curcumin reduces inflammation, as of 2020.[10][11][45] There is weak evidence that turmeric extracts may be beneficial for relieving symptoms of knee osteoarthritis,[46] as well as for reducing pain and muscle damage following physical exercise
I don’t know much about the potential health benefits, but it is a very cool plant.
I have one growing in my apartment, and one can do some cool chemistry experiments with the turmeric powder! The molecule that makes the powder yellow is called curcumin. You can use it as a yellow dye, a pH sensor, and it has even been used as a component for a low-voltage organic light-emitting diode.
I really want to grow tumeric. Did you just plant some you bought at the store? I’ve done it with ginger in the past with good success.
