It can be easily found in the spice section of your grocery store. It is a bright orange color with a somewhat earthy and bitter taste. The root is the part of the plant typically used. Yes, turmeric does make an excellent dye, but that is among the least of its amazing uses!
Your grandmother probably had a tiny tin of the spice turmeric in her cupboard to use when canning pickles to add some color. Turmeric is also an effective remedy for skin conditions like cystic acne, boils, hidradenitis suppurativa and MRSA. It is also being studied as a natural remedy for arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and similar conditions, as it has anti-inflammatory characteristics. Regular use of turmeric has been found to reduce the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease and may play a role in its treatment.
Turmeric is the powerhouse of natural remedies.
