Medicinal properties

Anti-inflammatory

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties and can help with digestive disorders, arthritis, and other conditions

Antioxidant

Turmeric contains curcumin, which is an antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage

Antimicrobial

Turmeric has antimicrobial properties and can help with intestinal problems, skin diseases, and wounds

Digestive aid

Turmeric can help with digestion, improve intestinal flora, and treat digestive disorders

Nutritional uses

Food coloring: Turmeric is used to color butter, cheese, and Indian curry

Seasoning: Turmeric can be used to season rice, beans, soups, stews, sauces, marinades, and pickling brines

Culinary uses

Breakfast: Turmeric can be used to add color to breakfast scrambles

Desserts: Turmeric can be used to add color to cakes and desserts

Other uses

Turmeric has been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine

Turmeric has been used to treat skin irritations, liver problems, and bronchial asthma

Precautions

Turmeric supplements may increase the risk of bleeding in people taking warfarin

People taking tacrolimus may experience increased side effects if they consume high amounts of curcumin