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From which part of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa), the turmeric powder is obtained?

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Turmeric powder is obtained from the rhizome of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). The rhizome is the underground stem of the plant, which is harvested, dried, and then ground into the bright yellow-orange powder that is commonly used in cooking and traditional medicine.