Turmeric, the long-lived plant. Called the "saffron of the Indies", turmeric is an ancient spice rich in beneficial properties, which in recent years has gained increasing popularity and spread all over the world. Turmeric is also a powerful antioxidant, anti inflammatory and natural antibacterial, very useful in preventing and alleviating the symptoms of the flu. It is very valuable for the heart and for gastric functions, it stimulates brain cells by improving memory skills. Ginger, a plant with unique properties. Three main benefits of ginger: improves digestion, speeds up metabolism and fat burning, anti inflammatory and natural pain reliever. Its active principles, gingerols, contained in the root, are responsible for numerous properties of ginger. It is also able to rebalance the bacterial flora, also to reduce cholesterol.