Organic Turmeric Powder

Description

This bright yellow spice belongs to the ginger family and is native to Southeast Asia, primarily India. Grown for its root, turmeric has an ancient history of uses in not only cooking but also fabric dyeing, cosmetics, and traditional medicine in China and India. Happiest Harvest’s organic turmeric powder is sourced from the rhizomes (underground stem) of turmeric plants. The roots are handpicked and then thinly sliced, before being dried in the sun. The turmeric slices are then hand ground to retain the organic turmeric’s natural aromatic ginger and orange flavor.

HEALTH BENEFITS:

Turmeric has been traditionally used in Ayurveda as well as traditional Chinese medicine to treat disorders of the skin, upper respiratory tract, joints, and digestive system. The main active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin that has powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-antioxidant properties. Happiest Harvest’s organic turmeric powder has as much as 7.5%-9% curcumin, almost threefold more than ordinary turmeric – it may help prevent or reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent cancer, help in treating Alzheimer’s disease, provide relief for arthritis, and even help treat depression. Turmeric is also great for the skin because of its antibacterial, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. It’s also a painkiller that, when applied topically, speeds up the healing of wounds.

HOW TO USE:

Although turmeric is widely used in masalas and curries, you can also incorporate it into your daily health regimen in various ways: add a couple of teaspoons of Happiest Harvest’s organic turmeric powder to warm milk to promote a good night’s sleep. Mix turmeric powder with honey to boost immunity and lower inflammation. You can even add a dash of turmeric powder to your soups, eggs, teas, or smoothies!