Turmeric scientifically known as Curcuma longa – is a bright yellow spice used throughout Asia for centuries. Grown for its root, turmeric has an ancient history of uses in cooking, fabric dyeing, cosmetics and especially as a traditional medicine in China and India. Its use in conditions such as rheumatism, severe pain, fatigue, and breathing problems has been well-documented for over “4,000 years”. Curcumin is a pigment found in turmeric that not only gives it its characteristic bright yellow hue but also has a range of health benefits. These include antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. Because of these wide-ranging functions, turmeric has been studied concerning arthritis, eye conditions, cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease and much more.
