Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may help protect against esophageal damage caused by GERD. It has a wide range of other health benefits, too.

When applied topically, turmeric can help reduce swelling and pain associated with minor cuts or scrapes. It also promotes blood circulation to the affected area, which may speed up the healing ...

You can use this paste as a perpetual pickling medium. Using a food processor or an immersion blender, grind the turmeric root, garlic cloves, ‘Hakurei’ turnips, and salt with just enough water ...

Derived from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa and responsible for giving curry (and everything it touches) a yellow color, turmeric or the Golden Root is much more than just an agricultural commodity in ...

The golden boy of Indian spices, tantalizing turmeric (ginger’s first cousin and the main spice in curry) is as gorgeous and flavorful as it is healthful. It was revered for centuries by ancient ...

Turmeric has long been valued in traditional practices for its spiritual and cleansing properties. In astrology and Vastu beliefs, it is often used as a remedy to ward off the evil eye (buri nazar) ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently was diagnosed with breast cancer, and I will have surgery followed by chemotherapy. A friend told me that turmeric has anti-cancer properties. I have taken turmeric ...

The healing properties of many plants are becoming well-known as scientific research continues to support practices that have been used for centuries by traditional cultures. Turmeric is one of these ...