This deep yellow spice with its bright woody flavour is a principal ingredient in curries and has been used in traditional Indian medicine for thousands of years to treat various health conditions .
In recent years Turmeric has seen reniewed interest as it contains an active ingredient curcumin , which is believed to have several advantages to health including as a strong antioxidant ,it is anti inflammatory, antibacterial and has active anti fungal properties .
Try adding it to curries stews , your juice or pickles ,or have it as a hot bedtime drink by making an infusion
