Benefits Of Turmeric
Updated: Apr 3
Scientific Name: Curcuma longa, Curcuma domestica
Common Name: Indian saffron, Curcumin, Jiang Huang
Family: Zingiberaceae (Ginger)
Turmeric is a vivid yellow-orange spice often found in Indian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking (1). Turmeric, a relative of ginger, has compounds called curcuminoids (curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric) and is known for its medicinal properties that have been used in India for thousands of years (2).
Contraindications & Interactions
Products Recommended with Turmeric Ingredients
Benefits of Turmeric
Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Turmeric has compounds called curcuminoids; curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric and has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect (3). Studies have shown that curcumin matches the ef