Turmeric is a flowering plant in the ginger family. Its scientific name is Curcuma longa. People have used the herbal spice known as turmeric for thousands of years to make tea from the plant’s ...

Turmeric's golden hue hides powerful health benefits. Scientific studies reveal powdered turmeric, especially when cooked with fats and black pepper, delivers curcumin more effectively than raw. This ...

The spice turmeric has long been considered by many cultures to have medicinal as well as cooking uses — it’s a primary spice in curry. For hundreds of years, it’s been touted for its antimicrobial, ...