TURMERIC - The Natural Indian Antiseptic

In my previous post we discussed about the valuable medicinal effects of BITTER GOURD. Now it is about a well-known spice called TURMERIC.

Turmeric is one of the nature’s gifts for us.

Turmeric is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Indian Subcontinent. It is a root product like ginger.

It is used right from the ancient times in India as well as in many other countries. Most Indians cannot think of a day without this herb in our cooking. 

  

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The main active ingredient in this herb is CURCUMIN. This CURCUMIN has got many medicinal properties. This will help to treat many diseases including Cancer, Allergies, Arthritis, and Common cold etc. Turmeric is used in various forms in traditional medicines in Siddha, Ayurveda etc.,

Turmeric is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent can be used for cuts, burns. It can be applied on burns and cuts and help in curing them. Due to these properties turmeric is used in many beauty products.

This valuable spice contains anti-inflammatory properties. It is used to treat cancers and helps in prevention of cancer spreading to other parts of the body. Do you know turmeric can be used to prevent PROSTATE CANCER? A study revealed the concentrated sources of the phytonutrient curcumin can help in preventing prostate tumour growth cells and also may stop existing prostate cancer.

Important note for young ladies - if you are having trouble with acne, turmeric is the best remedy. It is harmless and gives great results. Mix the turmeric powder with sandal wood powder with little water and apply on the affected parts of the face, as a regular basis for some time. It will definitely reduce the appearance of acne. It is a cheaper, Natural and effective remedy for this kind of problems.

Turmeric is widely used in powder form. For many years turmeric powder is used in our kitchen for preparing many dishes.  

Hot milk with few pinches of turmeric powder will help to cure “throat infection” and “gum infection”. By knowing its valuable medicinal properties turmeric (Manjal in Tamil), is considered auspicious in India and is used widely in our most religious ceremonies, especially in weddings and other religious functions.

I have given some information about this valuable herb. You may know more about this yellow herb if so feel free to give your comments.

Here is one valuable tip: Are you suffering from nose block due to cold? Turmeric can be used as a natural inhaler. Just select a turmeric longer in size, by holding one end,  heat the other end on candle flame or lamp flame till you get smoke from the turmeric, then inhale the smoke for few seconds repeat for two or three times. Definitely you will be relieved from the nose block and cold. This one of our grandmas’ easy and effective remedy.

Will meet you with another natural herb through next post