For its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric is a staple ingredient in some Eastern cuisines and Ayurveda, a traditional Indian medicine system.
In the ancient Ayurvedic medicine system, turmeric is used for internal and external inflammation, treating various conditions from chronic pain to rheumatism.Recent studies in the Western world have explored and studied the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric as a potential remedy for several conditions.
Turmeric’s superpowers come mainly from the polyphenol curcumin, its main active ingredient. Curcumin has natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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