Turmeric facts

1.Tumeric is also called "Indian saffron" because it is often used as a less expensive alternative to saffron.

2.Tumeric is used in India as a readily available antiseptic for cuts and burns.

3.For years Turmeric paste is used by Indian womens to remove excess hair from their body and as a sunscreen.

4.Turmeric is used as a spice in almost all curries in South Asia.

5.Erode ,a city in Tamil Nadu, India is known as "Yellow City"or "Turmeric City" because it is the largest producer of Turmeric.