Turmeric Curcuma longa is the king of Indian kitchens whether to flavor our curries or dumped into simmering milk to relieve a runny nose Whether it is the dizzy rush of fever an acne breakout or a slowtoheal bruise turmeric has always found its way into Indian grandmas home remedies Turmeric the golden spice of India has been a vital part of traditional medicine for centuries With over 6000 studies backing its health benefits turmeric has been hailed as a spice of life for its incredible antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties