Turmeric is a common spice that comes from the root of Curcuma longa. It contains a chemical called curcumin, which might reduce swelling. Turmeric has a warm, bitter taste and is...

2023年11月27日 · Turmeric — and especially its most active compound, curcumin — has many scientifically proven health benefits, such as the potential to improve heart health and prevent Alzheimer’s and cancer.

2021年11月10日 · While a great addition to foods needing that golden hue, turmeric also has anti-inflammatory properties that benefit your health. Registered dietitian Nicole Hopsecger, RD, LD, discusses turmeric’s many benefits and shares advice on how to incorporate turmeric into your daily life. What is turmeric?

Turmeric (/ ˈtɜːrmərɪk, ˈtjuː -/), [2][3] or Curcuma longa (/ ˈkɜːrkjʊmə ˈlɒŋɡə /), [4][5] is a flowering plant in the ginger family Zingiberaceae. It is a perennial, rhizomatous, herbaceous plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia that requires temperatures between 20 and 30 °C (68 and 86 °F) and high annual rainfall to thrive.

Turmeric is a deep, golden-orange spice known for adding color, flavor and nutrition to foods. A relative of ginger, turmeric comes from the rhizome (root) of a native Asian plant and has been used in cooking for hundreds of years.

2024年3月22日 · Turmeric's potential health benefits are primarily due to curcumin. Turmeric has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine to treat conditions such as skin disorders, respiratory problems, joint pain relief, and digestive disorders.

2023年9月12日 · Turmeric has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever), depression, mouth sores, reducing blood cholesterol and triglycerides, reducing osteoarthritis pain, …

2023年11月14日 · Curcumin, a substance in turmeric, may reduce swelling and help ease symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, like pain and inflammation. Learn more from experts at WebMD.

2024年3月23日 · Lately, turmeric has been touted as a super food that can fight cancer, ease depression, and more. Find out what turmeric can -- and can't -- do for your health. Several compounds in turmeric...

5 天之前 · Turmeric, a plant in the ginger family, is native to Southeast Asia and is grown commercially in that region, primarily in India. Its rhizome (underground stem) is used as a culinary spice and traditional medicine.