Variation in the Chemical Composition of Five Varieties of <i>Curcuma longa</i> Rhizome Essential Oils Cultivated in North Alabama
Turmeric (<i>Curcuma longa</i> L.) is an important spice, particularly is Asian cuisine, and is also used in traditional herbal medicine. Curcuminoids are the main bioactive agents in turmeric, but turmeric essential oils also contain health benefits. Turmeric is a tropical crop and is c...
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/2/212 |