Benefits Of Turmeric

A native to India and other parts of Southeast Asiapreparations. An excellent natural antibiotic, it
especially Indonesia, turmeric is integral to Asianstrengthens digestion, prevents the formation of gas
cooking. A member of the rhizome family, besidesand helps to improve large intestinal flora.
imparting a yellow colour and a characteristic flavourIt purifies the blood, aids digestion of protein, promotes
to food, it has a long history of use in India Ayurvedicproper metabolism in the body, correcting both, excess
and Chinese medicine.and deficiencies. It is used in treatment for fever, mild
Health Benefits of Turmeric Botanically known asstomach upset, infection, arthritis, dysentery, jaundice
Curcuma longa, derived from the Arabic name forand other liver problems. Ancient Chinese physicians
kurkum plant, known as saffron, turmeric is oftenused turmeric to treat chest congestion, menstrual
confused and substituted with the same. Totallydiscomforts and many more ailments. Turmeric may
unrelated to saffron, a member of ginger family, thehelp to relieve carpel tunnel syndrome, joint
root of the turmeric plant in its dried form is used asinflammation and prevent cancer. Add a pinch or two
spice. Mildly aromatic with a pungent bittersweet flavor,of turmeric to warm milk to soothe respiratory aliments
it was called "Indian saffron" as its shares the deepsuch as cough or asthma.
yellow orange color of the saffron. Turmeric is usedSprinkle a bit of turmeric with honey (optional), on cuts,
as a condiment, textile and culinary dye.bruises, or scrapes after a thorough wash, as the anti
Turmeric is used extensively in Indian, Middle East,bacterial action will prevent wound infections. One
Moroccan, African and Southeast Asian cookery,should be careful while using turmeric since its deep
especially in curries, vegetables, rice, fish and meatcolor can easily stain. Quickly wash the soiled area
dishes to add color and flavor. For the traditionalwith water to avoid further staining. Turmeric powder
ayurvedics, turmeric is a very important herb.should be kept in a tightly sealed container in a cool,
Considered a cleansing herb for the whole body, itdark and dry place. Fresh turmeric rhizome should be
gives energy and grants prosperity. The finger likekept in the refrigerator.
stalk is scalded, dried and used for medicinal