Turmeric powder is made from the finely ground rhizome of Curcuma longa, a perennial plant in the ginger family native to South and Southeast Asia. Known for its vibrant golden-yellow color and earthy aroma, turmeric has been valued for centuries as a culinary spice and traditional botanical. Its warm, mildly bitter flavor blends easily into foods, beverages, and herbal preparations, making it a versatile ingredient for everyday cooking, teas, and wellness-inspired recipes.
UPC: 810206310083, 810206310090 & 084783019046.
Origin(s): India.
Latin Name(s): Curcuma longa.
Also known as: Indian saffron, yellow ginger.
Plant Part(s) Used: Root.
Herbs exhibit natural variations in their size, color, smell, and taste, with each batch and harvest showing differences influenced by environmental conditions and genetics.
Appearance: Bright yellow orange.
Aroma: Spicy.
Taste: Bitter.
GMO Status: Non-GMO.
Allergen: None.
Additives: Free of any additives or preservatives.
Applications / Preparations: Can be put into capsules, teas, Indian dahls, curry dishes, baked goods or infused as an herbal extract. For cosmetic use can be made into a poultice, soaps, ointments, salves or foundation for glowing skin.
Internal use: Adults may take 1 teaspoon (approx. 2.5 g) once or twice daily (totaling roughly 2.5–5.0 g/day).
Capsules: For encapsulation, follow capsule machine manufacturer instructions; 1 teaspoon ≈ 2.5 g (adjust by herb density).
Powder in beverages/foods: Mix 1 teaspoon (approx. 2.5 g) of powder into 8 fl oz (240 ml) of water, juice, soups or blended into a smoothie. Stir or blend thoroughly and consume immediately.
To prepare as a tea, pour 8–12 fl. oz. of boiling water over 1 teaspoon (approx. 2.5 grams) of Ginger Root Powder. Cover and steep for 5-10 minutes, then strain and serve. Enjoy 1–2 cups daily.
May also be used for cooking, baking, tinctures, infusions, or brewing according to personal recipes and preferences. For best culinary use, turmeric may be combined with black pepper and a fat-containing food according to personal preference.
External use: Turmeric powder may be used in topical, cosmetic, dyeing or craft preparations such as masks, scrubs, balms & bath formulations. Due to the variety of methods and preparations, customers are encouraged to research appropriate techniques, ratios, and safety guidelines for their intended external use. Turmeric may stain skin, fabrics, and surfaces.
Storage: Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.
Shelf Life: It is very difficult to pin down an exact expiration date for most single herbs as they do not really expire, they lose potency or strength over time but will still have value. Unlike synthetic material or drugs, herbs can contain many constituents that contribute to their medicinal effects. Even if when we know what the active constituents are, there are often many of them in a single herb, each with different rates of degradation. Some herbs lose their effect more easily. Other herbs that possess more stable compounds such as alkaloids or steroids will last much longer.
A huge part of the degradation rate of herbs depends also on the storage conditions of the herb, & even on the quality of the herb before storage – how it was grown, harvested, dried & processed. If the product is left in hot places or open to sunlight then it will degrade much quicker than if it was stored in cool, dry place & sealed tightly.
A good rule of thumb is that herbs should be stored no longer than 2-3 years but many herbs will have great strength much longer than that. To determine if an herb is still good you can check the appearance & aroma. Herbs that are no longer acceptable will have lost much of its vibrant color & will instead appear dull & faded. The bigger key though is to smell the raw materials to see if the potent aroma is still present.
Warning: Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, especially blood thinners, or have a medical condition. May cause digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals.