Turmeric

What are nutraceuticals, and why are two ministries promoting the industry

Two Central ministries have signed an MoU to promote the nutraceutical industry that tries to distil medicinal qualities of food into supplements.

In Meghalaya, a school teacher is spearheading a turmeric farming movement

Trinity Saioo, an award-winning turmeric farmer from Mulieh village in Meghalaya, has been silently leading 800 women in her state to cultivate and boost the popularity of the indigenous, high-curcumin content Lakadong variety of the spice.

Indian-American researchers tap into anti-cancer properties of turmeric

The combined therapeutic effect of curcumin and platinum was lethal to cancer cells.

MP university claims to have discovered 24 'anti-cancer' molecules in turmeric

In what could be a major breakthrough in cancer treatment inspired by the all-time tested properties of turmeric, a state-run varsity in Bhopal claimed to have discovered anti-cancer molecules which will bring a revolution in fighting the dreaded disease in an effective manner.

Tamil Nadu gets its first spice park: All you need to know

The Spice board will lease out the lands available in the park to private entrepreneurs for developing their own processing plants for value addition of spices for 30 years. The objective of the parks is to provide common infrastructure facilities for both post-harvest and processing operations of spices.<br /><br />

Study: Combo of plant nutrients can kill breast cancer cells

A super cocktail of six natural compounds found in turmeric, vegetables, fruits and plant roots can kill breast cancer cells without harming normal cells, found a study.