Turmeric: Properties of the Spice

Edaku — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0300

Turmeric is the vivid yellow spice ground from the root of a plant in the ginger family, long used across South and Southeast Asian cooking, and in recent years turned into one of the most talked-about spices in wellness circles. Here’s a look at what the research actually supports versus what tends to get overstated.

What turmeric is

Turmeric comes from the dried, ground rhizome of Curcuma longa, a close relative of ginger. It’s a core ingredient in many curry blends, contributing not just an earthy flavor but also the deep golden color the spice is known for — turmeric has historically been used to dye fabric and even as a natural food colorant.

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Turmeric: Properties of the Spice

What turmeric is