where do we find turmeric
Tumeric roots for sale at a market. Photo Credit ThamKC/iStock/Getty Images. The turmeric plant, a relative of ginger root, grows primarily in India, China and Africa. It gives curry its bright yellow color and bitter flavor. As an herb seasoning, turmeric appears in countless dishes in India. The root or rhizome has a rich supply of curcumin, which has disease prevention and healing properties, according to the Brain Research Institute at the University of California at Los Angeles.