Turmeric or yellow root
Turmeric has many names, such as turmeric, yellow root, golden root. It is the bright yellow powder that comes from crushing the dry stem of the curcuma longa plant – a tropical perennial shrub that belongs to the ginger family and is found mainly in India and Indonesia.
A little history
Turmeric (Turmeric or Curcuma longa) has been used for its healing properties for 4,000 years in the Vedic culture of India, when turmeric was the main spice, also holding religious significance. In Greek-Arabic medicine of the 1st AD. century, based on the teachings of Hippocrates, Galen and Avician and the four temperaments of Ayurveda, turmeric was used as a choleretic for jaundice, as well as externally for ulcers and inflammation.

The benefits
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity
Turmeric contains compounds called curcuminoids, the most powerful of which is curcumin. In addition to being anti-inflammatory, curcumin is also an antioxidant. Because the amount of curcumin provided by the spice as we use it in cooking is quite small, the active ingredient is often given in extract or supplement form.
It helps digestion
Turmeric has been shown to aid digestion and protect the liver, but when taken in large doses it can cause reactions in the body.
Protects the brain
The onset of depression and Alzheimer's disease has been linked to decreased levels of a type of growth hormone, BDNF. Studies have shown that turmeric, and more specifically its component curcumin, can increase levels of BDNF in the brain.
Other properties
Some studies have shown that it lowers cholesterol, protects the liver from toxins and strengthens the stomach's defenses, thus helping the digestive system to function properly. You can also use turmeric in aesthetics, since it can improve the appearance of the facial skin and help you with acne problems.