Turmeric

Turmeric (‘Olena) Scientific Name: Curcuma longa Family: Ginger (Zingiberaceae)   Commonly known around the world as Turmeric, it has long been used for its distinctively spicy flavor. In ancient Hawaii it was known as ‘Olena, used in both ritual and healing, for a purging of the bad energy’s that build up.  The ancient Hawaiians pounded [...]

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