Daulat Farms Turmeric powder is a popular spice that comes from the turmeric plant, Curcuma longa of the ginger family. It has a warm, bitter taste and is often used to flavor or color for vegetables. Organic Turmeric Powder is also used as a traditional remedy for cold, cough, joint pain, and for the glowing skin. Early analysis shows that taking turmeric might prevent diabetes in people with prediabetes.