ORGANIC INDIA Turmeric 'HALDI' powder has been in use since antiquity for its anti-inflammatory (painkiller) carminative anti-flatulent and anti-microbial propertiesThis popular herb contains no cholesterol; however it is rich in anti-oxidants and dietary fiber which helps to control blood LDL or "bad cholesterol" levelsIt is very rich source of many essential vitamins such as pyridoxine (vitamin B6) choline niacin and riboflavin etc100 g herb provides 1.80 mg or 138% of daily-recommended levels of pyridoxinePyridoxine is employed in the treatment of homocystinuria sideroblastic anemia and radiation sicknessNiacin helps prevent "pellagra" or dermatitisRich in calcium iron potassium manganese copper zinc and magnesiumFresh root contains very good levels of vitamin-C100 of root compose of 23.9 mg of this vitaminVitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and a powerful natural anti-oxidant which helps the body develop immunity against infectious agents and remove harmful free oxygen radicals.