Turmeric Root

Turmeric root is the rhizome/root of Curcuma longa, a potent health-promoting herb that originates from India, Southeast Asia and Indonesia, and is now cultivated extensively in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The popular spice that gives curry powder its yellow color, turmeric is considered by many to be the most powerful disease-fighting herb on the planet.

Turmeric is one of the most extensively researched herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, and has been used for centuries in both traditional Indian and Chinese medicine for digestive health and treatment of liver ailments, inflammation and pain.

Extensive research and clinical trials have demonstrated the therapeutic properties of turmeric and its potential against a wide range of diseases. Turmeric’s volatile oil and curcuminoids (which give turmeric its bright yellow-orange color) are believed to be its primary active ingredients. Cell culture and animal studies suggest that curcumin has extensive activity as antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic agent. Human clinical trials also suggest its potential therapeutic role in numerous chronic diseases such as cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases.