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Herb with 1 meter high, yellow rhizome. It is sold at the Ver-o-Peso Market.

Curcuma longa is originate from the tropical forest in India. In Brazil, it was introduced yet in the imperial time, it is often mistaken with Açafrão, although they are taxonomically different.

According to the popular beliefs, it can be used to colour  dairy products, beverages and mustard in stews, soups, sauces, fish, bean-based dishes, recipes with eggs, mayonnaise, pasta, chicken, potatoes, cauliflower and even breads. It should be dissolved in a hot broth before being incorporated in a recipe. It is an essential ingredient to enhance the taste and give color to many dishes of Indian cuisine, particularly rice.

Recently, some research has been done towards the possible benefits of consumption of this herb for prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It is suspected that is more effective if associated with vitamin D3 2. Vitamin D can be obtained either by the body after exposure to the sun and by vitamin D3 supplement, or a combination of both.

The benefits would act as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, by removing the plaques in the brain, Alzheimer's disease characteristics.

The beneficial action of the plant could also contribute to the treatment of cancer and heart diseases.