Lakadong Turmeric Powder

Meghalaya is a small yet beautiful state in the North-East, which was carved out of the large state of Assam in 1972. The meaning of the name Meghalaya is “the abode of clouds.” Meghalaya is not only India’s but also the world’s wettest region. Cherrapunji and Mawsynram—known for receiving a record 1200 cm of annual rainfall—are located hereIt is a universal law of nature that the produce of mountains is superior to that of plains—whether in taste, medicinal value, or quality. Let us talk about the Lakadong Turmeric grown in the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya. All medicinal properties, fragrance, and color of turmeric come from a chemical compound called Curcumin. Curcumin is a natural steroid.

Curcumin has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-arthritis properties. Turmeric is the best natural immunity booster. Its ability to heal wounds also comes from this natural steroid. In Ayurvedic terms, the essence of turmeric is Curcumin. Turmeric contains several dozen beneficial elements.

In common turmeric grown in the plains—such as the Ganga-Yamuna Doab region or southern states like Kerala—the Curcumin content is usually 2–2.5%. You will be surprised to know that in Meghalaya’s Lakadong Turmeric, the Curcumin content is as high as 7%.

During the monsoon season, when infections and fungal diseases are common, consuming it with milk is recommended in Ayurveda.