Turmeric , a small plant native to India and whose root consists of more rhizomes is used to obtain the spice called " turmeric " and medicinal extract called " curcumin " .

It belongs to the family Zingiberaceae , which includes and ginger and is used as a spice in India , more than 3000 BC . D

The dried root of turmeric give a yellowish orange spice used in Indian cuisine and especially in the South Asia or the Middle East , being pricipalul ingredient of curry powder (which is a blend of several spices ) .

It is also used as a preservative in foods, cosmetics , traditional medicine and dyeing clothes .

The properties of health benefits have been known since ancient times . In India it is used as an aid against stomach aches , skin problems , muscle problems or arthritis , and China was used as analgesic colic , hepatitis or chest pain.