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The Golden Nutraceutical: Turmeric
The golden-orange spice that lends pizazz to curries and mustards comes from turmeric, an herb with numerous health benefits. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) contains curcumin, a biologically active compound known for its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditional Indian and Chinese Medicine practitioners use various forms of turmeric when treating conditions such as heartburn, digestive ailments, arthritis, and…