Turmeric Health Benefit
Useful Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric has been known for ages for its natural antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is a staple condiment used in cooking a vast number of south Asian recipes. Regular consumption of turmeric is believed to increase the body’s natural immunity and keep away minor infections. Turmeric is also known to have cleansing and antitoxic properties. A small portion of raw turmeric, finely grinded and mixed with a little honey, can be consumed orally every day, as it purifies the blood, improves blood circulation and prevents infections of the intestines, kidneys and liver. A teaspoon of turmeric powder, added to a glass of buttermilk, is an effective remedy for intestinal problems, diarrhea and flatulence. A small amount of turmeric powder, eaten with a pinch of salt every morning, is also useful for getting rid of intestinal worms. Regular consumption of turmeric can also reduce the chances of body tumors and keep the level of blood cholesterol in check. Research has shown that turmeric also has the effect of reducing the incidence to different kinds of cancer, especially those of the colon and breast. An age old remedy for strengthening bones and restoring vitality to the body during a period of illness is to add a teaspoon of turmeric powder to glass of boiled milk and drink this solution before going to bed every night. This is especially useful for patients of anemia. This also helps reduce the pain caused by arthritis and osteoporosis.
Dried turmeric roots, when powdered and mixed with the juice of bitter gourd leaves, is an excellent natural remedy for treating measles. Topical application of turmeric paste is useful in treating cuts, bruises and minor wounds. This prevents the growth of microbes on the site of the injury and speeds up the natural healing process. Turmeric is also used in several homemade beauty packs. Applying a mixture of milk cream and turmeric powder on stretch marks helps fade them away gradually. You may also mix some gram flour, turmeric powder and milk cream and massage your face with this paste every alternate day to naturally exfoliate your skin. In order to treat skin pigmentation problems, mix a little turmeric powder with cucumber juice or lemon juice and apply it on the dark spots or patches. Wash your skin with water after 10-15 minutes. This helps restore normal pigmentation to discolored or dark patches on the skin and makes your skin flawless and glowing.