Turmeric Leaves

Curcuma longa

 

Besides the rhizome, I learned that the leaves are useful too in culinary as well as medicinally.

 

According to Olu Odebunmi from livestrong.com, "Turmeric leaves are purported to improve digestion and reduce gas and bloating."

 

In Wikipedia about gardening, "Turmeric can also be used to deter ants. The exact reasons why turmeric repels ants is unknown, but anecdotal evidence suggests it works."

 

In my experience, I see black ants like to stay inside the unfurled leaves.

Done