Turmeric-Dried, Organic

The botanical name for turmeric is Curcuma longa. Turmeric is derived from the root of the turmeric plant, which is native to India and Southeast Asia. Tumeric has a distinct flavour and is appreciated for its warm, peppery, and slightly bitter taste and intense yellow colour which can be incorporated in a multitude of recipes, including stir-fries, baked goods, smoothies, juices, teas, or taken in capsule form.

In addition to its culinary uses, turmeric is considered a powerful antioxidant due to its curcumin content and its long list of health attributes including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, neuroprotective, immune balancing, and detoxifying properties. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is also used topically to treat skin problems and infections and to relieve joint pain. Although curcumin can also be found in extract form, the advantage of turmeric as a whole herb is that it stays in the digestive tract longer, releasing curcumin along with other beneficial substances over more time, instead of passing through the system unnoticed by the body.

Turmeric has also been used as a natural dye, giving fabrics a bright yellow color. Additionally, it is used in traditional Indian medicine as a skin treatment for conditions such as acne and eczema. Overall, turmeric is a versatile spice with various uses and potential health benefits.