Turmeric | The Indian Superfood | Turmeric is a spice that is used in Indian cooking and Ayurvedic medicine. It has been known for its various benefits for over 3,000 years. It has been used to treat colds and flu-like symptoms, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, arthritis pains, and digestive problems like indigestion or stomach aches or gas. In some countries, it can be found in commercial wound dressings to help wounds heal faster or relieve pain from burns.