Turmeric

Turmeric is a spice, that comes from the turmeric plant which has a warm, bitter taste. It is used in Asian food such as curry. The root of turmeric is also used to make medicine and contains a yellow-coloured chemical called curcumin. Turmeric is often used to treat conditions involving pain and inflammation, such as arthritis. It is also used for allergies, inflammatory bowel disease, high cholesterol, a type of liver disease, and itching. Some people use turmeric to help improve their memory or relief from depression and stress