Curcumin Turmeric (Curcuma longa) a member of the ginger family historically has been used as a culinary spice and to treat a variety of conditions for 4000 years. Turmeric root provides over 200 identified benificial nutrients and research indicates that turmeric may help fight infections, some cancers, reduce inflammation, treat digestive problems and preserve memory in people with Alzheimer disease. Turmeric, a plant in the ginger family, is…