Curcuma longa

Versatile in the spice rack or medicine cabinet, no home should should lack the presence of this renowned ingredient. The use of this wonderful and widely celebrated culinary spice dates back thousands of years to the Vedic culture in India, and is one of the most scientifically studied herbal remedies in the world.

In traditional medicine, especially in Ayurvedic practices, the use of turmeric is widely used for the strengthening the overall energy of the body.

Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is what gives the spice it’s earthy, sometimes bitter, flavor and is also responsible for it’s multiple healing properties. Cinco Ramas turmeric powder contains up to 6.1% curcumin by weight, roughly double the curcumin content of standard turmeric powders on the market!