TURMERIC Overview Information Turmeric is a plant. You probably
know turmeric as the main spice in curry. It has a warm, bitter
taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders,
mustards, butters, and cheeses. But the root of turmeric is also
used widely to make medicine. Turmeric is used for arthritis,
heartburn (dyspepsia), stomach pain, diarrhea, intestinal gas,
stomachbloating, loss of appetite, jaundice, liver problems and
gallbladder disorders. It is also used for headaches,
bronchitis, colds, lung infections, fibromyalgia, leprosy,
fever, menstrual problems, and cancer. Other uses include
depression, Alzheimer’s disease, water retention, worms, and
kidney problems. Some people apply turmeric to the skin for
pain, ringworm, bruising, leech bites, eye infections,
inflammatory skin conditions, soreness inside of the mouth, and
infected wounds. In food and manufacturing, the essential oil of
turmeric is used in perfumes, and its resin is used as a flavor
and color component in foods. Don’t con