Did You Know? Five Fun Facts About Turmeric:
People in the Middle Ages called turmeric “Indian saffron” because it was often used as a less expensive alternative to saffron.
Turmeric paste is a home remedy for sunburn and it is also an ingredient in many commercial sunscreens.
Turmeric is a natural anti-venom for snake bites.
The reason mustard has such a bright yellow color is because they add turmeric to color it. (It is a dull brown color otherwise.)
Ayurvedic literature contains over 100 different terms for turmeric (including “jayanti”, meaning “one who is victorious over diseases”).