Turmeric is a bright yellow-orange spice that is commonly used in
curries and sauces. It comes from the turmeric root and the spice
has been used for its medicinal, antioxidant, and
anti-inflammatory properties for thousands of
years.
Turmeric tea is one popular forms of consuming
turmeric.
Turmeric can also be known as a flowering plant, Curcuma longa of
the ginger family, Zingiberaceae.