Natural News Insider ( www.NaturalNews.com ) - please forward

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a highly nutritious herb from the ginger family that is widely cultivated across tropical Asia. Commonly known as the "golden spice of life" because of its bright yellow-orange color, its rhizome, or rootstalk, is often crushed to make turmeric root powder, one of the most powerful health spices today.

According to studies, turmeric contains more than 300 plant compounds, including curcumin, its most well-known active component. Turmeric also contains other beneficial phytonutrients, such as beta-carotene and flavonoids, and essential nutrients like iron, niacin, potassium, vitamin C and more. All of these components, especially curcumin, contribute to turmeric's many health benefits.

In this feature article, you will learn what makes organic turmeric such a nutritious superfood and how adding it to your daily routine can benefit your health.

Learn More