By Ram Kumar Kundu
Turmeric is originally an Indian medicinal herb and has been used as a spice in India for centuries of existence. Turmeric is a close member of ginger family. The scientific name of turmeric is Curcuma longa. Turmeric is grown in some parts of globe for use as spice and medicinal herb also. Turmeric is certainly used in Indian foods. You have almost certainly tasted it, if you have ever consumed Indian food. It is taken as blood purifier and is very useful in the common cold and cough. Turmeric plant is highly fragrant and antiseptic. Sweetened milk boiled with the turmeric is the popular remedy for cold and cough. It is given in liver ailments and jaundice.
The
compounds found in turmeric are called curcuminoids, one of them is curcumin, the main and vigorous
element, a very sturdy antioxidant. Turmeric is a powerful herbal medicine used
in Ayurvedic treatments and traditional remedies. Turmeric is highly effective
herb having mostly nutritional ingredients which are beneficial for your body
and mind.
Table of Elements in Turmeric Powder per 100 Grams:
Calories 312
Calcium 168 mg
Iron 55 mg
Sodium 27 mg
Magnesium 208
mg
Potassium 2080 mg
Zinc 4.5 mg
Phosphorus 299 mg
Water 12.85
g
Sugar 3.21 g
Fat 3.25
g
Protein 9.68 g
Fiber 22.7
g
Carbohydrates 67.14
g
Vitamin C 0.7 mg
Vitamin B 6 0.11 mg
Vitamin E 4.43mg
Vitamin K 13.4 mg
Followings are the apex health benefits of turmeric:
1. Helpful in alleviating Inflammation
2. Delay aging
3. Helpful in treating Depression
4. Helpful in alleviating Arthritis
5. Aids in treatment of Alzheimer`s disease
6. Helpful in preventing Cancer
7. Lowers the Heart disease risk
8. Improves Brain function
9. Keeping Skinwell being
1. Helpful in alleviating Inflammation:
Curcumin one of the key
component in turmeric, is very effectiveanti-inflammatory compound, without
side effect .Inflammation is really
significant, it can be a great trouble when it turns constant and then it
attacks the tissues of your own body. Today, scientists say that
continual low level inflammation is vital
and plays an important role in diseases like heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer`s
etc.
2. Delay aging:
Curcumin is an antioxidant, main
component of turmeric defuses free radicals and curbs
their growth and prevent wrinkles and pigmentation, thus delays aging and helps
longevity. Curcumin is in treanding demand
as an anti aging supplement.
3. Helpful in treating Depression:
Turmeric has anti-depressant
properties. Curcumin can help the patients
suffering from depression without perilous and additive side effects. Curcumin is a multipurpose core that
has capacity to achieve hormonal balance in your body. It can effect similar to
Prozac on patients suffering from depression and stress.
4 Helpful in alleviating arthritis:.
Arthritic pain, gout and
muscle pain can be treated and reduced to normal by use of turmeric
supplements. It also serves the purpose by topical application. Use of turmeric
supplements will also prevent the effects of osteoporosis.
5. Helpful in treating Alzheimer's disease:
Alzheimer's disease is
degenerative disease. This is one of the root causes for dementia. But
there is no sure treatment of Alzheimer's disease available with modern medical
science. Inflammation and
oxidative attack plays a big role in Alzheimer's disease.Curcumin in the turmeric which has anti-inflammation
and antioxidant properties. So, turmeric is highly effective in
clearing amyloid plaque, the indicator of Alzheimer`s disease.
6. Helpful in preventing cancer:
Turmeric has Curcumin which has proven
anticancer properties; it can be used for development of anticancer drug.
Extensive researches on turmeric`s cancer prevention effects have been going
underway in many cancer research institutes spread all over the world. Research
indicates that curcumin-a turmeric extract can bring
down the growth of tumor.
7. Lowers the heart disease risk:
Heart disease is the top
rated cause of death in this civilized world. Indeed, heart disease is
exceptionally knotty and many factors have a say to it. Curcumin helps in regulating the
blood pressure and prevents blood clotting. Curcumin also decreases
inflammation and oxidation, which play a vital role in heart disease.
8. Improves Brain function:
It has been established that turmeric helps brain to function
properly as memory retention power is increased, improve cognitive abilities,
and increase deliberation. Therefore, even today turmeric is considered brain function
enhancing herb.
9. Keeping skin well being:
Turmeric is a very useful
herb for skin health. Turmeric keeps pimples at a hand`s distance from the
face, because it destroys the bacteria responsible for pimples and stop
secretion of oil by the sebaceous glands. Turmeric is very beneficial in
clearing the acnes scars and makes your
face watertight and bright. In addition to this antioxidant property of
curcumin keeps the skin glowing and wrinkle free.
10. Ornamental/accessory uses:
·
Turmeric unexpectedly can be used as stain remover. It can help
teeth whitening by mixing it with coconut oil and baking soda.
· Turmeric is naturally an anti inflammatory agent. It is used in
manufacturing of herbal soaps.
· Turmeric is used as a natural skin shining product by mixing it
with curd.
· Turmeric paste can be used to cure cuts and wounds.
· To improve face gleam turmeric face mask is very useful; it can
be prepared by mixing turmeric powder, yogurt, glycerin, honey, aloe-Vera or
vitamin E.
· You can prepare face wash by mixing gram flour, turmeric and
olive oil or honey.
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