Facts About Turmeric
Turmeric being used since 3000 years during the Vedic Times. Our Ancestors discovered many benefits of this Golden Spice. So the ancestors has passed that great knowledge of Turmeric.It is also used in our Indian rituals and ceremonies, this excellent spice has many many benefits.
Today I am going to share many interesting facts of this excellent spice and this spice used to benefit us along with its incorporation in different ways.
It's main active component CURCUMIN , it is responsible for many of the health benefits.
Turmeric Health Effects
RELIEVES PAIN AND INFLAMMATION
Turmeric has been used as home remedy to treat pain , curcuminhas anti-inflammatory properties, which helps relieves pain and inflammation in our body . It also relieves osteoarthritis pain, and different join pains. Since it reduces inflammation, it improves the join mobility. Also when someone get hurt or has some body pain usually we give hot milk with haldi(Turmeric) and that helps.
ANTIBACTERIAL
Turmeric also has antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Applying Turmeric to cuts and wounds speeds up the healing process which helps to stops the spread of infection.
IMPROVES MEMORY
Turmeric improves memory- due to presence of curcumin. Curcumin medicinal quality is in the prevention of neuro degeneration, therefore it is important to add Turmeric in your daily milk like daal and sabji this will improve children's brain power and it will also prevent age related memory loss.
HELPS FIGHT DEPRESSION
Curcumin has positive effect on memory and moods , it helps to regulate neurotransmitters such as DOPAMINE and SEROTONIN these hormones are responsible for generating happy feeling.
PREVENTS CANCER
It helps to prevents cancer- chronic inflammation is one of the causes of cancer , curcumin has an anti-cancer characteristics that helps to regulate body inflammatory processes, every morning take a glass of Luke warm water or glass of herbal tea and add the pinch of Turmeric in that to gain the benefit of Turmeric.
PROTECT AGAINST VIRUSES
Turmeric helps in the development of immune system , its anti-viral properties, helps fighting against all the viruses , drink glass of warm Turmeric milk at night , also to boost immune system. Have certain spices daily - take 1 spoon full of honey in that add pinch of Turmeric ,pinch of black pepper ,add grated ginger or powder of ginger that is soonth, mix it and have it any time in a day.
GET GLOWING SKIN
Turmeric close down oxidation process thereby close down premature ageing because of Turmeric antiseptic properties . It prevents breakouts and acne, which helps to get clear and healthy skin. It also works wonders in removing dark spots and dark circle . To remove dark circle take a milk and pinch of Turmeric and apply underneath eyes keep it for 10 minutes and wash to remove dark spots and bring out its natural flow , take 2 spoons of curds and pinch of Turmeric mix it well, and apply it on the face, once it dries off, after 15 minutes wash it with water.
Even though Turmeric is safe spice, you should use it in moderation , also you should be aware of the side effects, so you can prevent other health issues. Turmeric might cause mild digestive issues such as bloating , acid reflux, flatulence and diarrhea. Also Turmeric has blood thinning properties so people were taking blood thinning medicines should avoid.
Turmeric is a great spice that will help to improve quality of life. So go ahead and use this spice nicely, systematically and help yourself.