- Family: Zingiberaceae (Ginger Family)
- Genus: Curcuma
- Species: Longa
- Scientific Name: Curcuma Longa Linnaeus
Curcuma longa is ginger family (Zingiberaceae) member. A Swedish botanist, Carolus Linnaeus, who also known as the Father of Taxonomy, classified Curcuma Longa during his research.
Medicinal Properties:
* anti-oxidant;
* anti-inflammatory effects
* anti-platelet;
* anti-cancer effects
* anti: -viral, -bacterial effects