Turmeric is a flowering plant in the ginger family. Its scientific name is Curcuma longa. People have used the herbal spice known as turmeric for thousands of years to make tea from the plant’s ...

Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound with medicinal benefits. People use it to help relieve pain and reduce inflammation. However, the curcumin in turmeric is difficult to absorb. The curcumin in ...

While turmeric has been used traditionally for gastrointestinal issues, current research is limited and doesn’t specifically focus on acid reflux, so there’s not enough evidence to definitively ...

Lead for Evidence-Based Medicine and Nutrition, Aston Medical School, Aston University Turmeric has been used by humans for more than 4,000 years. As well as cooking and cosmetics, it’s been a staple ...

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Turmeric's golden hue hides powerful health benefits. Scientific studies reveal powdered turmeric, especially when cooked with fats and black pepper, delivers curcumin more effectively than raw. This ...

Turmeric tea has strong anti-inflammatory properties because of curcumin. The antioxidants in turmeric help protect cells from harmful oxidative stress. A moderate intake of 1 or 2 cups of turmeric ...

Turmeric has been a star in Indian kitchens for centuries, becoming known as a "super spice" with medicinal properties. In recent years, it's also been sold internationally as a detoxifier, ...

Turmeric may lower the effectiveness of some chemotherapy drugs, blood thinners, and diabetes medications. Taking turmeric may affect the absorption and effectiveness of certain supplements. It's best ...

Turmeric's effectiveness hinges on how it's consumed, not just the time of day. Pairing it with meals, especially those containing healthy fats, significantly boosts absorption and reduces digestive ...

Medications not to mix with turmeric include cancer drugs, blood thinners, the blood pressure drug amlodipine, and some supplements. Turmeric may influence how effectively a medication works or how ...