Besides adding flavor to soups, teas, sweets, and baked dishes, turmeric has anti-inflammatory agents that help to relieve the symptoms of arthritis and gastrointestinal issues. Turmeric can be consumed in its fresh, powder, or dried form, by adding it to a cooked dish or into water. Turmeric has been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels, control weight gain, heal nausea and morning sickness for pregnant mothers, as well as sooth stomach ages and control moods – aromatherapy. Turmeric has anti-fungal properties that helps to kill disease causing fungi and clear yeast infections. Turmeric has earned a place on our spice rack with it medicinal benefits that have been proved through time and the peppery flavor that can boost our brain functions.