Turmeric – health benefits
Turmeric has been and still is a key component of both the Chinese and Indian systems of med¬icine, where it is used as an anti-inflammatory agent and in the treatment of numerous condi¬tions, including flatulence, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, bloody urine, hemorrhage, tooth¬ache, bruises, chest pain, and colic. Turmeric poultices are often applied locally to relieve in¬flammation and pain.