Description
Part of the ginger or Zingiberaceae family, the curcuma or turmeric rhizome has been used for thousands of years in Asia, particularly in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine and as a curry spice. This yellow powder has a powerful action on the digestive system and acts as a general anti-inflammatory. It contains the polyphenol curcumin, which may explain the recognised antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and digestive properties of turmeric.
