Turmeric is a spice that comes from the root of the curcuma longa or Curcuma domestica plant, which is a perennial in the ginger family. Its major active ingredient is curcumin. “Curcumin gives turmeric that yellowish color,”.
Turmeric’s treasure lies in curcumin’s benefits. Curcumin has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers are investigating whether it may help diseases in which inflammation plays a role.
Health Benefits of Tumeric :
- Help ease symptoms of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Help prevent and treat certain types of Cancer
- Help treat or prevent diabetes
- Help delay or reverse Alzheimer’s disease
- Depression treatment
- Improve skin health
- Protects body from free radicals