Dianne Hoffmaster is a writer and green living expert. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with a minor in Health Management and Policy. Ginger is a fragrant root that is used for both its ...

QUESTION: What is turmeric and how do you use it? — Gerald Ristau, Westland, Mich. ANSWER: Turmeric is a rhizome — an underground root. It’s like and related to ginger root but not as gnarly and ...

Both ginger and turmeric have been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, ranging from migraine to chronic inflammation and fatigue. Ginger and turmeric are two of the most extensively ...

A: Turmeric is a rhizome — an underground root. It’s like and related to ginger root but not as gnarly and knobby. Turmeric is most widely used in its dry, ground form but is showing up in many ...

Turmeric and ginger, commonly used as seasonings, in drinks, and as dietary supplements, come from tropical flowering plants. Curcumin is a component of the turmeric plant. Products extracted from ...

The ancient practices of traditional medicine have long highlighted the healing potential of natural ingredients. Today, modern science is catching up, offering fresh validation of these age-old ...