Hi, curcuma longa, or turmeric is a tropical plant belonging to the ginger family, so could only be grown in a heated greenhouse in the uk, i,m afraid i,m not well up on it,s medicinal uses, perhaps someone else may have that information. regards derekm

If you put the name in the search box up top on the rh side you will see other people on this site who grow it.

When I get a stomach upset or ache (rarely thankfully), I mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder with a teacupful of boiling water - I swear by it. I used to get the most awful stomach cramps when I went through puberty, and this was our old family gp's advice.

Nice thought, as long as you aren't allergic to it, like I and many others are!