January 27, 2023
Saffron # Illustration of Crocus sativus L. from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is a culinary spice and dye from the Iridaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of Greece.2 It is used for its stigma (style), primarily for bouillabaise, rice; fevers. Its aroma is described as pungent, bitter, with a heat index of 0.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian saffron زعفران 藏紅花 sáfrány Overview # id saffron species name Crocus sativus L.
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January 27, 2023
Turmeric # Illustration of Curcuma longa L. from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is a culinary and medicinal and ritualistic spice and dye from the Zingiberaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of India.2 It is used for its rhizome, primarily for curries, dye; antiseptic. Its aroma is described as warm, acrid, bitter, with a heat index of 3.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian turmeric كركم 薑黃 kurkuma Overview # id turmeric species name Curcuma longa L.
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