It’s a quintessential spice in curry, a relative of
ginger and one of the healthiest
ways to add flavor — and color! —
to a home-cooked meal.
Turmeric has been used to relieve everything from liver
problems to depression to ringworm in
folk medicine, but, like many alternative therapies, there’s not always much
research to back up the ancient wisdom.
But that doesn’t mean turmeric’s
powers are to be discredited altogether. Here, a look at what we do know about this powerful seasoning.
Turmeric
can tame heartburn and an upset stomach.
In a small 1989 study, supplements made from the turmeric plant were found to be more effective at curbing heartburn and indigestion symptoms than a placebo, possibly because of the plant’s known powers to fight inflammation, Everyday Health reported.
In a small 1989 study, supplements made from the turmeric plant were found to be more effective at curbing heartburn and indigestion symptoms than a placebo, possibly because of the plant’s known powers to fight inflammation, Everyday Health reported.
