Turmeric; a Therapeutic Agent

Turmeric is a bright yellow aromatic powder derived from the rhizome of a plant, which is a member of the ginger family. Turmeric has long been recognised for its medicinal properties and has gained the interest of both the medical and scientific world, apart from its culinary uses. There are numerous chemical compounds found in turmeric, named curcuminoids, wherein the active ingredient is curcumin. Curcumin is the ingredient that gives turmeric many of its vast health benefits. Turmeric conta ...