What is Turmeric?
Turmeric is a spice coming from the root of Curcuma longa and is a member of the ginger family. Turmeric is known not only for its unique taste and color, but also for its medical properties that could help, prevent and combat health conditions.
Turmeric has been utilized in Ayurveda and other traditional Indian medical systems, as well as Eastern Asian medical systems like Traditional Chinese Medicine, for centuries. It was traditionally used in India for skin, upper respiratory tract, joints, and digestive system diseases.