Why is it healing? Here is the breakdown of each ingredient: Turmeric: A relative of ginger, this vivid yellow-orange spice is common in Indian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking has been used as medicine in places like India for centuries. Lately, turmeric has been used as a superfood that can fight cancer, ease depression, keep blood sugar levels steady, fight inflammation (which helps against Alzheimer's), fight virus and bacterias, help with breathing problems,