These colorful blooms are tropical stunners.

I want to introduce you to a plant rarely seen in our South Florida landscapes. It is the Curcuma, a genre in the plant kingdom of some 100 species native to the subtropical world climates. The ...

True or false? Turmeric and curcumin are the same thing. If you said false, you are correct. Still, many consumers are confused. People talk about using turmeric as if it’s the answer to how to ...

Dear Master Gardener: I purchased a plant called a Curcuma this week. I’ve never seen one before and it didn’t come with instructions on how to care for it. Please advise. Answer: Curcuma is a ...

Curcumin is a component of the Indian spice turmeric (Curcumin longa), a type of ginger. Curcumin is one of three curcuminoids present in turmeric, the other two being desmethoxycurcumin and ...

If you enjoy Indian, South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, chances are you’ve consumed turmeric. This bright yellow-orange coloured spice is a staple ingredient in savoury and sweet dishes such as ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Turmeric is a whole spice that provides a broad spectrum of natural ...

Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Fennel oil has long been used in both traditional and folk medicine to relieve bloating and intestinal spasms ...