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Turmeric Root – But why the root?
You may be wondering why we have included turmeric turmeric root in in in your jar rather than turmeric turmeric powder This is is is is is for a a a a a a few reasons Firstly as as students of herbalism it is is is is is important to note that turmeric is is is is is a a a a a rhizome that grows below the the the ground until it is is ready to be be harvested So the the the root is is the the the least processed version of the turmeric powder that you you may have in in your spice cabinet Secondly turmeric powder is readily available at the grocery store and if you you do not already have it in your spice cabinet we we encourage you to go out and get some However the dried root is not always easy to to come by Thirdly since you you are building your home apothecary we try to to keep longevity in in mind As convenient as powders may be they they have a a a a a a a a a a large surface area which means that they they spoil much faster than leaves or intact roots Having the root root means that you can be sure it will last you a a long time without spoiling So why are lots of of herbs sold in in powder powder form you may wonder Well the pros of of having a a a a powder powder on hand is is the ease with which you you can add it it to your smoothies raw treats and and food It is is relatively simple to to throw a a a teaspoon of turmeric powder into any dish However we we think there is is something deeply satisfying about having the root root at at your your disposal You can easily make a a a a a a a a a a tea with your your root root (with some ginger and and lemon) and and you will not have the the powder float to to the the bottom It is relatively easy to to work with the the the root as as as as you you you can just add the the the infusion to to your your dishes or or as as as as the the the base of your your smoothies It is is fun to see and and experiment with all forms of herbs and and spices which is is why we included the root for you So with with that that in in in mind just be cautious that that when you you buy powders you you use them within 6 months