Turmeric originates from the root of the curcuma longa plant, which is part of the ginger family. Used in India as a medicinal herb for thousands of years, turmeric health benefits are largely due to ...

Curcumin may help lower the levels of molecules that cause inflammation, such as cytokines and enzymes. This may help with arthritis, asthma, and inflammatory bowel disease. Curcumin may improve ...

You may have heard about turmeric — that glorious yellow spice often used in Indian cooking — is said to have anti-inflammatory properties. Did you know the reason turmeric works is due to a specific ...

Long a superstar spice in Asian countries, particularly India, turmeric is gaining popularity in the Western world. And it turns out, it packs a much bigger punch than simply flavoring your food. As ...

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In Ayurveda, turmeric is often called liquid gold of Ayurveda because of its healing power and nutritional benefits. It is ...

Turmeric's effectiveness hinges on how it's consumed, not just the time of day. Pairing it with meals, especially those ...

When it comes to adding spices to Indian dishes, everyone is talking turmeric, a spice known for its most active ingredient, curcumin, which offers many health benefits. But what are the differences ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways Turmeric and black pepper have been used in cooking and traditional medicine, and research shows that black pepper’s piperine helps the body ...

"Turmeric supports heart health by lowering arterial inflammation, preventing LDL from oxidising (the form that contributes ...

Turmeric milk boosts overall skin health. Here are five science-backed reasons to drink haldi doodh daily, but in moderation.

Along with the growing interest in the therapeutic use of herbs (see “Properly selected herbs provide effective therapies,” April 28, 2017), an increasing amount of research identifies many of the ...