Turmeric or haldi, is one of the most widely used spice on the Indian subcontinent with a history of atleast 4500 years. In its raw form, it is used in ayurvedic medicines, food and dyeing processes while in its powdered form it is used as a part of cooking, worshipping, decorating and celebrating. It is an antibacterial powder that can be applied on open wounds. Turmeric contains Curcumin – an Anti-Cancer agent with numerous other powerful heath benefits.
