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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Reading up on this, curcumin is derived from the curcuma longa plant.

My aunt sent me an unusual plant with pretty foliage many years ago.
I had to go to Exotica (THE encyclopedia of plants) to determine what it was.
Turns out it was curcuma inodora.
I wonder whether the inodora variety has the same chemical structure.
It is a very showy plant, at first glance reminding you of a colorful bromeliad.

14 posted on 07/11/2005 3:33:00 AM PDT by Vinnie
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To: Vinnie

Thank you for the info.


18 posted on 07/11/2005 4:29:53 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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