Turmeric or Curcuma longa, the golden-yellow spice that works wonders on curries also exhibits exemplary medicinal properties! The active ingredient, Curcumin in turmeric has been highly studied as a potential drug for Alzheimer’s disease and Arthritis and has shown very positive responses that are being studied on further. Also rich in antioxidants, turmeric is an excellent addition to the daily diet as well as being utilized for its anti-microbial properties. Turmeric is best used with Black pepper as the “piperine” in pepper promotes good absorption of the Curcumin compound.
