Turmeric Ground 100g

 Turmeric Ground

Turmeric is a spice commonly used in Indian and Asian cuisines. It is produced from the dried underground stem, or rhizome, of the Curcuma longa plant, a relative of the ginger plant. Turmeric is bright yellow and gives color to traditional Indian dishes. It is also a common component of several Asian herbal medicines, including traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, the herbal medicine of India.

Curcumin: The Active Ingredient in Turmeric
The active agents in turmeric that make it useful for herbal medicine are called curcuminoids. The major member of this group is curcumin, a natural compound isolated from turmeric. The chemical properties of curcumin allow it to remove free radicals from the body and prevent DNA damage to cells, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. Curcumin may inhibit certain inflammatory enzymes and it may also support production of natural antioxidants by the body's cells.

Common Uses for Turmeric
Turmeric has a number of uses in Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal medicine, including as an aid for digestive problems, to support liver function, to relieve inflammation from arthritis and to help suppress pain from many sources. It is also applied topically to treat eczema, wounds and other skin problems. Turmeric is used as a preventive for certain types of cancer or to slow the growth of cancerous tumors.