From the features, the plant is a ginger from the genus Curcuma, which the common turmeric belongs to. The leaves of the plant have a central red stripe and, locally, there are two species – Curcuma ...

Turmeric provides antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits from curcumin, while ginger's benefits come from gingerols and shogaols. Ginger is known to ease nausea, but both herbs may help alleviate ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Turmeric provides ...