Reputed for its core coconut plantation business yielding around 15 million nuts per year, Kurunegala Plantations Limited (KPL), a fully owned government company, is also well known for its intercrops ...

Turmeric (Curcuma domestica) in the botanical family of Zingiberaceae has been used in India for more than 5000 years now. Initially, it was cultivated for dye as its vivid yellow colour works ...

High fuel prices hurting you? Nilesh Mundle may have a solution to ease your '˜pocket pain'. This 21-year-old pharmacy student has created an alternative fuel from turmeric leaves that promises to be ...

Too much turmeric can be bad for health too. It is usually recommended to have about a teaspoon a day which is considered to be safe. Anything in excess may trigger certain reactions. According to ...

Breaking their age-old practice farmers in the current vaanakalam crop season are disinclined to take up cultivation of major commercial crop turmeric in view of the increasing labour and investments ...

Bhubaneswar, July 17: A visitor to the Orissa capital this month spent two hours frantically searching for “organic turmeric”. Directed to the sales outlet of Orissa Marketing Federation (Omfed), he ...

Turmeric has earned global recognition as a “superfood” thanks to its bioactive compound curcumin, which has potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and healing properties. For centuries ...

Kasturi manjal with milk cream or rose water has been grandma’s potion for glowing skin. Turmeric, an essential ingredient in all Indian kitchens, has gained fame and acceptance for its cosmetic and ...

MANILA, Philippines — Local solar developer Citicore Power Inc. has unveiled its first agro-solar project, combining turmeric plantation with its solar farms in Luzon. Last year, Citicore piloted a ...

Studies show that turmeric could be beneficial in doses ranging from 500–2,000 milligrams (mg) per day. However, the recommended dosage can vary depending on the specific condition you’re trying to ...