Turmeric is a great healer!

Turmeric has been used for many centuries in India and Asia because of its benefits in treating ailments since ancient times. It contains an active ingredient called Curcumin, an important ingredient in curry powder, which is a blend of several spices. Curry’s distinctive yellow color is due to its content of Curcumin. 
It is also part of the ginger family.
It has been used to treat disorders from arthritis and digestive problems, to urinary complaints. Turmeric was a way of treating skin and wound conditions as well as low energy levels

Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic food. It contains potassium,  vitamin B6, iron, manganese and fiber.

The root of the Turmeric is the most effective and it thought to speed up healing process by 4x

 Here's some of the health benefits of using Turmeric.

-  It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful a disinfecting cuts and burns. 
- Add it to cooking to kill of germs in your food.
- Add some to cauliflower to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.
- Prevents breast cancer from spreading to the lungs.
- Is a natural liver detoxifier.
- May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
- Is a natural painkiller
- Aid's in fat metabolism and weight management.
- Used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression. 
- Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects. 
- Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
- Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin. 
- May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.
-Fresh root contains very good levels of vitamin-C. Vitamin C is a powerful, natural anti-oxidant, which helps the body develop immunity against germs, and remove harmful free oxygen radicals. 
Turmeric is used for arthritis, heartburn (dyspepsia), stomach pain, diarrhea, intestinal gas, stomach bloating, loss of appetite, jaundice, liver problems and gallbladder disorders.

It is also used for headaches, bronchitis, colds, lung infections, fibromyalgia, leprosy, fever and menstrual problems. Other uses include depression, Alzheimer’s disease, water retention, worms, and kidney problems.Some people apply turmeric to the skin for pain, ringworm, bruising, leech bites, eye infections, inflammatory skin conditions, soreness inside of the mouth, and infected wounds.

Some recipes containing Turmeric - http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/turmeric