significance of turmeric (Manjal) - Western research

Natural plant products have been used throughout human history for various purposes.
For a Srivaishnavaite, the best ornament is Thiruman Kappu.  Srivaishnava Urdhva Pundra (Thirumann)  should be worn  with great humility, thanking the achAryA and Sriman NArAyanA for their mercy.  Thiruman (White) is a type of soil gotten in Thirunarayanapuram, where Swami Emperumanar lived for 12 years.   The Srichurnam worn in between is an admix of turmeric and rice.   
Turmeric (manjal) is of highest ...