Turmeric: the golden immune booster

The Editors, 02.01.2026

Even ancient Ayurvedic healers swore by the power of turmeric—and today, the golden root has found its way into countless cafés in the form of “Golden Milk.” But what can this radiant powder really do?

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Whether known as turmeric, Indian saffron, or yellow root, this golden spice goes by many names—and can be used in just as many ways. The intensely colored root originates in South Asia, where it has been prized for centuries: as a remedy in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and as a natural coloring and flavoring agent in the kitchen.

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