More than just adding flavor, color and aroma to our food, spices tell a story. Take turmeric, for example, which was first used nearly 4,000 years ago in India before spreading through China, East ...

Turmeric is the ground powder of the Curcuma longa plant, a member of the ginger family. Fresh turmeric is the root of this same plant. It has a more potent flavor and color compared to ground ...

Have you heard of turmeric coffee yet? This beverage is a combination of two superfoods that can help improve digestion, ...

Q. For years, I have used all types of prescription creams and home remedies for eczema, and nothing worked. Dermatologists couldn’t find a healing drug salve for me.

Discover how turmeric soap can brighten and soothe melanin-rich skin. Learn what science says, safety tips, and how to use it ...

Turmeric is a spice long used in the traditional medicine of several countries, including China and India, to treat pain and inflammation. Western herbal medicine practices also value turmeric for its ...

The medical benefits of turmeric have been well established in Indian and South Asian medicine for approximately 2,000 years. In Western society, turmeric has been recognized for its potential health ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who found milk of magnesia to be an effective deodorant alternative.