A key ingredient in many Indian and Asian dishes, turmeric root imparts an earthy, slightly bitter flavor to foods and beverages. Our organic turmeric powder is ground from fair trade Curcuma longa root. Turmeric root powder can be extracted, encapsulated, used as a seasoning for curries and rice dishes, and employed as a dye. Turmeric supports healthy joint mobility.* Indigenous to India, turmeric is now cultivated in tropical regions throughout the world. Turmeric is an important herb in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has a history of use spanning millennia and is considered energetically hot. The aromatic, dried rhizome tastes mildly pungent and is slightly bitter. It remains a significant herb throughout southern Asia and has gained in popularity in the United States. Turmeric root’s main constituent, curcumin, is thought to be responsible for many of the rhizome’s wellness-supporting properties and results in its brilliant yellow color. Used for thousands of years as a spice, turmeric rema