Tumeric (scientific name Curcuma longa) is spice extracted from turmeric plant, a perennial plant that belongs to the ginger family. It provides yellow color to a curry and has been a recognizable part of certain culinary traditions. Turmeric has an impressive antioxidant content & an active ingredient called curcumin that has been linked to a lower risk of cancer, a reduction in inflammation, soothing upset stomachs, and even preventing neurodegenerative diseases.

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