Fresh turmeric is a bright orange root-like subterranean stem (aka a rhizome) famous for powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties. A member of the ginger family, it has been used in Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines for centuries to heal wounds, treat skin conditions, inflammations and infections. Also known as Indian saffron, jiang huang, haridra or haldi, in its powdered form it’s often tucked away in t