When you use 100% certified organic turmeric powder, you get the actual medicinal benefits of turmeric. This spice has recently come into the limelight with increasing popularity in the west, though it has been used in South Asian countries for centuries.
Turmeric was used as far back as 4,000 years in India. In India, turmeric powder is known for its traditional health benefits and used as a home remedy for many health problems and even used topically. It is famed for its anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
What is turmeric?
Turmeric is derived from the curcuma longa plant and comes from the same family as ginger. It also looks somewhat similar to ginger but has a bright orangish color when cut. It is a rhizome and cultivated largely in South and South East Asia, more particularly in the Indian subcontinent.
While the fresh rhizome is used in many dishes and even pickles, it more widely used when it is dried and powdered. It has a warm and golden color and lends a somewhat peppery and earthy flavor to dishes.
The important ingredient that it contains is curcumin. In ancient times it was initially used as a dye – and its staining properties are legendary – and later for its medicinal properties. It also contains many volatile oils, polysaccharides and is rich in phosphorous, potassium, iron, sodium, ascorbic acid, and B vitamins.
