Dubbed the golden spice of life, turmeric (Curcuma longa) is one of the world’s most powerful superfoods. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, and contains more than 300 naturally occurring plant nutrients. Curcuminoids, phytonutrients naturally found in turmeric, are five to eight times more potent than vitamins C and E. Turmeric’s bright yellow color makes it a key ingredient in popular Asian, Indian and African dishes. This rhizome is also used in Ayurveda and other traditional Indian medical systems. Traditional Chinese medicine, meanwhile, uses turmeric to address a variety of conditions, including depression and disorders of the skin, joints, liver, upper respiratory
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