Dr. Ken Kelly MD

 Research has shown that turmeric has major benefits for your body and brain and mental health.
Many of these benefits come from its main active ingredient, curcumin
Here are some of the benefits:
Inflammation.
Degenerative eye conditions.
Metabolic syndrome.
Arthritis.
Hyperlipidemia (cholesterol in the blood)
Anxiety.
Muscle soreness after exercise.
Kidney health.
Good for brain health.
Prevent cancer.

The greatest diversity of Curcuma species by number alone is in India, at around 40 to 45 different varieties.
Turmeric is a perennial herbaceous plant that reaches up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall.[1] It has highly branched, yellow to orange, cylindrical, aromatic rhizomes.[1]

The leaves are alternate and arranged in two rows. They are divided into leaf sheath, petiole, and leaf blade.
From the leaf sheaths, a false stem is formed. The petiole is 50 to 115 cm (20–45 in) long.
 The simple leaf blades are usually 76 to 115 cm (30–45 in) long and rarely up to 230 cm (7 ft 7 in).
 They have a width of 38 to 45 cm (15 to 17+1⁄2 in) and are oblong to elliptical, narrowing at the tip.  Turmeric is used in
 many Asian dishes.  It can be consumed in the fresh form or as a powder.