# Turmeric for Inflammation, Sickle Cell, and More with Mylinda Ogundipe

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Podcast: [Herbs with Rosalee](https://stenobird.com/podcast/herbs-with-rosalee-3942088)
Published: 2026-01-28T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/podcast213.html
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## Resource

What if one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory herbs isn’t in your supplement cabinet—but already in your kitchen? In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with one of my students, Mylinda Ogundipe, to talk about a plant that has quietly become a lifelong ally for her family: turmeric. Turmeric ( Curcuma longa ) is one of the most widely used herbs in the world—and that familiarity can make it easy to overlook just how powerful this plant really is. In this heartfelt and practical conversation, Mylinda shares how turmeric moved from being a favorite culinary spice to a foundational part of her family’s daily care, particularly in supporting her daughter, who lives with sickle cell disease. She also shares reflections on her time in our Rooted Medicine Circle course, exploring how learning in rhythm with the seasons and in community deepened her relationship with plants—and ultimately shaped the way turmeric became a daily ally in her home. Mylinda shares her fantastic recipe for Creamy Golden Sauce—a delicious way to incorporate turmeric into your diet—along with her recipe for Black-Eyed Pea Fritters (perfect for dipping in the sauce!). You can download a beautifully-illustrated recipe card here . By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► Why capsules are a great way to take large daily amounts of turmeric (and how to do this without breaking the bank!) ► Five simple ways that Mylinda works turmeric into her family’s daily meals ► How turmeric has helped Mylinda support her daughter and ease common symptoms associated with sickle cell disease ► A surprising way that turmeric can benefit the menstrual cycle ► How studying herbs in a seasonal, relationship-based way can deepen your confidence in making herbal medicine ► and so much more… For those of…

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