According to experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, turmeric, one of the most powerful spices on this earth, has the potential to both prevent and treat cancer. That’s no small claim. So it only makes sense to learn about Mother Nature’s gift to mankind.
What Is Turmeric and How Does It Work?
While turmeric may not be familiar to you, it’s not at all unfamiliar to approximately one billion people around the world who consume it on a daily basis (source: Indianculture.gov). India produces nearly all the world’s turmeric. There, this ancient plant is far more than a simple spice — it has played an important part in their culture for centuries. For example, turmeric has long been used to dye clothing, particularly Buddhist robes. In addition, a Hindu wedding day tradition whose symbolism can be compared to the exchange of wedding rings, involves a mangala sutra, string that is dyed yellow with turmeric paste, being tied around the bride’s neck by the groom.This yellow-colored spice is derived from the root of the curcuma longa plant (a member of the ginger family). It gives both mustard and curry their beautiful golden yellow color. Its use as a medicinal herb is proving to be enormously effective in the battle against cancer.
