King of spices Turmeric

 I had to start with Turmeric!The yellow spice which is getting so popular.

The active ingredient of turmeric is curcumin.

It is said that addition of black pepper to turmeric improves its efficacy multicoloured.

Turmeric is anti inflammatory.As we know every illness is inflammation in one form or the other.

Turmeric and more specifically curcumin has anti Cancer properties too.

Turmeric has been used mixed with milk or cream applied on the face for healthy skin.

Hot fomentation with turmeric powder over a boil or inflamed joint is a household remedy in certain Asian cultures.

Most recently,as the corona virus pandemic knows no bounds,we at home drink warm water to which

we add 1/2 to 1 tsf of freshly crushed ginger and 1/2 to 1 tsp of freshly grated turmeric root.A teaspoonful of honey can be added to the water if u find it bitter.

The question I get asked is which is better to take? Turmeric or curcumin.

My answer is any form of turmeric will do good to you but the extracted curcumin does great .

Just remember Turmeric is grown as a root,like  ginger and is now available in all grocery stores like Kroger ,HEB,whole foods.It is available in organic non Gmo,and regular forms.