Turmeric has been used in India for thousands of years. It is known to stop: Inflammation, Aching Joints, Ease Arthritis Pain, Repairs Torn Muscles, Regulates Blood Sugar. Faster Wound Healing, Lose Weight, and Protects Against Alzheimer’s The power of turmeric comes from the chemical it contains called curcumin. It has been studied for its ability to decrease inflammation and is commonly used for that purpose. The plant it comes from stands just three feet in height and the stem it produces underground resembles ginger root. While it is poorly absorbed into the bloodstream of the body, it can be combined with black pepper to increase its strength. Curcumin dissolves with fat so it is able to be mixed or cooked with fatty foods. It has similar properties to saffron but is ultimately a root.