Turmeric and its main antioxidant, curcumin, have anti-inflammatory effects. They may help reduce pain, boost heart health, and reduce depression.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Adding turmeric to your diet can have benefits for conditions like arthritis and high cholesterol. Enjoy it in golden milk or ...

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As you probably already know, turmeric and curcumin are huge buzzwords in the nutrition community these days. Traditionally native to Southern Asia and India, turmeric is a root that has spread ...

Turmeric or haldi is known for its medicinal values and is a popular Indian spice, used commonly in Indian kitchens. It is a ...

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 ...