Turmeric or tumeric (Curcuma longa)herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native to southern Asia. Plants are gathered annually for their rhizomes and propagated from some of those rhizomes in the following season.
- Traditionally the dried powder of the rhizome of this plant is used as an external bath powder to enhance beauty and shine of the body.
- For sinusitis the dried rhizome is burnt and smoke is inhaled through each nostril 2-3 times daily for best results.
- Regular use of turmeric reduces onset of Alzheimer’s. It also helps in managing inflammatory diseases like Arthritis and Ulcerative Colitis.
- ‘Curcumin’, the powerful antioxidant in turmeric helps to prevent Cancer. It neutralises substances and conditions causing cancer. Helps the cell to reatain its integrity protecting it from the threats of cancer causing substances or carcinogens.
- Turmeric boiled in milk and sugar is a traditional remedy that helps soothening throat, treat respiratory ailments.
- Turmeric is one of key medicines used for treating Vatha ailments or Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive problems. Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory herb. Helps to decrease pain.
- People suffering from weak bones or osteoporosis are recommended to consume milk added with turmeric before going to bed daily.
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