Turmeric is a root commonly used as a spice and dye. It is from the Zingiberaceae family and has a pungent flavor and bright yellow color. The root is dried, ground and used. Turmeric comes from a perennial herb native to India, where it has been used as a medicinal herb and food coloring agent for thousands of years. It is also a major ingredient in many many foods. Indian curry dishes and is used to make mustard and some types of pickles Due to its high curcumin content, ground turmeric has long been used for culinary and medicinal purposes, traditionally it has been used to treat a variety of ailments including indigestion, joint pain and even cancer, science has confirmed. Since then many of the traditional health benefits of turmeric have proven to be a truly wonderful substance.