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Native to south Asia this is a spice belonging to the ginger family also know as curcumin. Turmeric grows under the ground just like ginger. Once ripe, the rootstocks are boiled for hours and then dried in very hot ovens, its then ground and used as a spice for foods. Turmeric was used in India as a natural food colorant; it was named Indian saffron, as it gives the same colour effect to food as that of saffron.

 Turmeric is used medicinally for its antiseptic properties, for cuts and burns. it also has an antibacterial agent. It’s known that turmeric is a good treatment for ulcers and IBS, and if taken internally in any form on a daily basis, it’s also a good treatment for hormonal imbalance in women especially pre and during the menopause.

There are also research been carried out on turmeric to show that it Inhibits Cancer Cell Growth and Metastases. There are many other benefits for turmeric, as it’s a good supplement for improved liver function and it lowers blood cholesterol. It also reduces the risk of childhood leukaemia and prostate cancer.