Turmeric health benefits
March 26, 2009
Turmeric is included in the list of spices and has myriad number of health benefits. For Indians, they are an essential part of cooking and it is in India that turmeric is widely grown. Turmeric plants have long leaves and the part used is its underground stem which falls in the category of Rhizomes. For Indians and Chinese, the health benefits of the turmeric were known from very ancient times. In Ayurveda, traditional Indian medicine system, turmeric is used as a remedy for numerous diseases and more health properties of the spice is being discovered day by day.
Health Benefits
1. Turmeric is an excellent agent of anti-inflammation and anti-oxidation. It also may have properties of anti-fungal and anti-bacterial means. It is found that turmeric can remove toxins contained in body and blood and thus both are purified when it is taken in a habitual way.
2. It has ingredients that lower the cholesterol level in the blood.
3. Jaundice is a liver related disorder that causes skin and eyes turn yellow. Turmeric is a good treatment for the disease. It removes toxins from the body and cleanses the gall bladder in liver, which secretes bile.
4. It is known for ages that turmeric can heal wounds and cuts because of its antiseptic property. Milk mixed with little turmeric powder can be taken inside.
5. For arthritis, turmeric is one of the remedies that traditional doctors recommend. As said earlier the anti inflammatory attribute of the substance helps to cure disorders like arthritis.
6. Usage of turmeric consumes extra fats collected inside the body. As more fats get burned up weight also get decreased.
7. For many centuries, Indian women apply turmeric powder onto their skin. It helps cleanse the outer layer of the skin and also makes the skin gleam.
8. Also its powder mixed with curd is very useful in reducing the marks on the stomach.
9. As all things have a limit, the over consumption of turmeric can lead to disorders. Over intake may cause disorder in the stomach. People having problem with the liver have to consult a doctor before using the turmeric.
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