How healthy is turmeric?
The secret of turmeric
We know turmeric from Indian curry blends and like to use the spice in cooking. However, turmeric is not only delicious, it also has a number of health-promoting properties.
Turmeric originates from South Asia and has been used as a spice and remedy in India for several thousand years. The yellow root belongs to the ginger family, but does not taste as hot as ginger, but rather mildly spicy and slightly bitter.
Turmeric contains various essential oils and the polyphenol curcumin. Both ingredients contribute significantly to the health-promoting and healing effects of turmeric. Curcumin, for example, has an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect — and is said to be able to relieve pain in osteoarthritis.
Turmeric is available from us as a powder, in the form of capsules as micelle turmeric with maximum bioavailability or as natural and holistic turmeric in organic quality. Turmeric gives most Indian curry mixtures their yellow color. The spice is suitable for coloring and seasoning rice dishes, ragouts or chicken, for example. The root also tastes good in smoothies or as a turmeric latte.
Turmeric belongs to the ginger family and tastes mildly spicy and slightly bitter. The root contains essential…
