Turmeric powder is a bright yellow powder made by dry grinding of mature turmeric rhizomes (underground stems). The use of turmeric for coloring and flavoring food, for cosmetic purposes and for medicinal properties dates back to the ancient vedic culture of india. The hindus in india use turmeric to marinate fish before cooking. Turmeric is both used as a colouring and flavouring agent in indian cuisine. Solutions of turmeric have long been used in the treatment of wounds, eye infections and common cold.
