Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is an herbaceous perennial that is a mainly cultivated in India and southern and eastern Asia.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has also been cultivated in China, Malaysia, Australia, Central and South America, the West Indies and Africa. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) grows in loose, well drained, alluvial soil in direct sunlight and grows upto three feet in height. The plant has a little acrid taste, like ginger to some extent, and is known as a warming herb.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been used as a spice in India to flavor food for thousands of years. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been mentioned in the folk medicinal literature of India, where it was called haridra in the ancient Sanskrit and the herb was prominently used in the earliest system of Indian medicine, dating back to around 3000 B. C.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is considered a very important herb in Ayurvedic medicine system.

Solgar Botanical - Herbal
1.	Acai	2.	Artichoke	3.	Ashwaganda	4.	Astragalus	5.	Bilberry	6.	Boswellia
7.	Broccoli	8.	Cayenne	9.	Chlorella	10.	Cinnamon	11.	Dong Quai	12.	Echinacea
13.	Elderberry	14.	Eyebright	15.	Fenugreek	16.	Garlic	17.	Ginger	18.	Ginkgo
19.	Ginseng	20.	Green Tea	21.	Hawthorne	22.	Licorice	23.	Milk Thistle	24.	Nettle
25.	Olive Leaf	26.	Oregano	27.	Red Clover	28.	Saw Palmetto	29.	Scutellariae	30.	Turmeric
31.	Vegetal Silica

The active ingredients in Turmeric include beneficial flavonoids called Curcuminoids, which are plant-based antioxidants. They help fight cell-damaging free radicals in the body.

Turmeric has a long history of use in India and it is a popular spice used in curry dishes. In fact, many older citizens of India have been reported to be able to maintain healthy brain functioning as they age, which is why the high intake of turmeric in India is believed to contribute to brain health and functioning (studies reported in Lim and Singhal).

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is believed to be a vital therapy for the liver. In ancient Ayurvedic medicine and in traditional Chinese medicine Turmeric (Curcuma longa) was used as a prime cure for good liver health. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is still used regularly to treat liver and gallbladder problems supported by modern research claims that this warming herb protects liver cells, and curcumin substance is beneficial for liver disease and it may turn around liver damage caused by very excessive iron consumption and alcohol.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) helps to increase bile production and promotes the production of enzymes that digest sugar and fat. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a strong anti inflammatory that has been very helpful for rheumatism and arthritis. The curcumin content in Turmeric (Curcuma longa) seems to deactivate immune cells that may cause inflammation.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is known for sustaining healthy heart function and better circulation and improves blood vessel health and stimulates the circulatory system. Modern research has proved that Turmeric (Curcuma longa) protects gastric mucosa, helping to relieve indigestion and other digestive problems.