Turmeric is the ground powder of the Curcuma longa plant, a member of the ginger family. Fresh turmeric is the root of this same plant. It has a more potent flavor and color compared to ground ...

Indian revelers throwing and carrying powdered turmeric - Martin Godwin/Getty Images The bright yellow powder is sort of an enigma to the uninitiated. Does it actually have a taste? Is it only good ...

How to Use Turmeric Root: Turmeric root's vibrant color makes it a natural dye, but it can easily stain your clothing, countertops, and skin. When buying fresh turmeric, choose firm, spot-free roots ...

If health is wealth, then turmeric is gold. But really, the flowering plant in the ginger family is gold in color and the turmeric benefits for skin—and health—are plentiful. Native to South and ...

Turmeric is a flowering plant in the ginger family. Its scientific name is Curcuma longa. People have used the herbal spice known as turmeric for thousands of years to make tea from the plant’s ...

From golden milk lattes to ginger immunity shots to skincare, you can find turmeric’s golden hue in most aisles of a health food store. The complete list of the root’s pros is too long to cover here, ...

Certain herbs, such as turmeric and rosemary, could help lower cholesterol. However, more research is necessary to determine their effect on cholesterol. Cholesterol is a necessary building component ...