Turmeric and Ginger have many beneficial properties. Ginger and turmeric are two powerful spices that have been used widely throughout history for both culinary and medical purposes. Ginger is a tropical plant with green-purple flowers. It has an underground stem (called a rhizome). Throughout history, Greek, Roman, Arabic, and Chinese texts have discussed the use of ginger for health-related purposes. Turmeric, is found throughout India, Central America and other parts of Asia. Historically, turmeric has been used for Ayurvedic purposes primarily in Asia. Turmeric's underground stems (rhizomes) are dried and made into capsules, tablets, teas, or extracts. Nature's Answer Turmeric and Ginger brings together these two beneficial herbs in our QUICK-SORB EXTRACTACAPS. QUIK-SORB is our exclusive blend of herbs known to enhance delivery of the nutrients to the body. All to help alleviate those minor aches and pains associated with daily life.* The Added Assurance of Nature's Answer “Advanced Botanical Fingerprint” Technology Nature's Answer Advanced Botanical Fingerprint Technology™ assures you of the quality of the botanical ingredients in every Nature's Answer product. By creating one of the most comprehensive collections of plant specimens in the world and identifying each plant's distinctive botanical fingerprint, Nature's Answer can compare and analyze the quality and purity of every incoming botanical used to formulate their products.