Turmeric Powder widely known as Haldi Powder | Curcumin | Curcuma Longa| Kurkuma. Turmeric Powder is a bright yellow powder made by dry grinding of mature Turmeric Rhizomes (underground stems). The use of turmeric for coloring and flavoring food, for cosmetic purposes and for medicinal properties dates back to the ancient Vedic culture of India. One of the most studied & researched spice in Science for its medicinal properites adding excellent color to your dishes & health!Turmeric (also known as C. longa) has a long history of safe use as food and it has long been used as in anti-inflammatory treatment in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.