Both raw and powdered turmeric offer antioxidants, but powdered turmeric is more concentrated and provides more curcumin. Drying turmeric increases curcumin levels and makes its beneficial compounds ...

This article originally appeared on Undark. Before the heat of the day set in, dozens of people were already gathered under a large banyan tree at the twice-weekly turmeric market in Ataikula, ...

The International Herb Association has named turmeric the 2026 Herb of the Year. Turmeric is a tropical plant in the ginger family, and its underground stems are used as a spice. While a perennial in ...