Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is an excellent spice and herb. It is used successfully in folk medicine to treat several types of complaints. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, an orange oil. Turmeric is also used as a spice (considered a “spice of life”), as a dye, but it can also be used quite versatile as an herb.

Turmeric - Indian saffron

Curcuma longa is best known in the world as a spice and herb. English name: turmeric, while the Hungarian folk name: turmeric root, Indian saffron. It is grown in Indonesia, China and India, where the aromatic, root-like stem of the plant is crushed into powder. The active ingredient in the root is curcumin, an orange oil. Turmeric is also used as a spice (considered a “spice of life”) and as a dye, but it is not only successful in the field of gastronomy, but can also be used quite as a herb.

It has been known and used in India for thousands of years, from where it began its world-conquering journey. For a long time it was considered a symbol of prosperity. It was brought from India by traders to Europe and ancient Greece. Yellow ginger was first named by the Greeks and only got its current name in the second half of the 18th century.

It is popular as a spice because of its unique aroma and color (it gives a pleasant taste and color to rice or leaves, but is also excellent for fish dishes). Using turmeric is the simplest way to smuggle Indian flavors into our food.

It dissolves well in fat, so it is worth taking it with foods that contain fat

• It can contribute to the proper functioning of the intestinal tract, digestion and intestinal comfort.
• It can help support normal liver function
• It can help stimulate the production of digestive body fluids
• It can support liver and bile function
• It can help maintain lung and upper respiratory health
• It can support the functioning of the nervous system.

It is not recommended for patients with gallstones due to its biliary effect. It may increase the risk of bleeding in people taking anticoagulants. Pregnant women should not take it due to its possible uterine constricting effect.

Ingredients: Turmeric root powder ( Curcuma longa), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose capsule, anti-caking agent: magnesium salts of fatty acids.