What is turmeric used for ?
Turmeric is a traditional herb, native to Asia especially India. It has been used in India for medical purposes for centuries. Turmeric has healing properties, especially when used on the skin. Turmeric is commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent. Curcumin in the Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin is used in prevention and treatment of many inflammatory diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, Chrohn’s disease, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.