Turmeric is an unmistakable spice, with a typical peppery, earthy taste and vivid yellow-gold color. Studies showing the health benefits of turmeric show that it is wise to overcome traditional uses and start adding this spice to all kinds of foods.
Speaking of turmeric, it would be negligent not to mention curcumin. Curcumin is a compound that gives a spice its color and health effects, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, antibacterial and antiviral.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a great example of an edible medicine used to prevent or treat a wide range of health problems. Turmeric is considered an excellent anti-inflammatory, antiseptic spice full of antioxidants.
Turmeric is not suitable for pregnant women or people who have problems with the bile duct, gallstones, and stomach ulcers.
Acne
Anti-inflammatory turmeric is perfect in the treatment of acne. It is recommended to mix turmeric with water or yoghurt to paste. Then apply locally to sites of acne inflammation and pimples.
Alzheimer’s Disease
Research suggests that curcumin helps clear the beta-amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease, an incurable neurodegenerative disease. The molecular weight of curcumin is low, so it is small enough to cross the barrier and reach the brain.
Arthritis
The use of turmeric has reduced pain intensity, stiffness and functional limitations after the use of turmeric.
Flatulence
Inflammation can cause flatulence and turmeric helps to reduce flatulence due to its effects. Turmeric promotes blood circulation and detoxifies, helping to regulate digestion
Cancer
Grilled meat is tasty but contains carcinogens, similar to cigarette smoke. Fortunately, researchers at Hawaie found that marinated meat containing turmeric (scientists used turmeric marinade with garlic and sugar-free vinegar) reduced carcinogens by 50 percent.
Lyme borreliosis
Reducing oxidative stress is the impulse that sends the body to fight Lyme disease. Curcumin reduces oxidative stress but also promotes antibiotic effects in the treatment of this disease.
Pain
Postpone painkillers that may have unexpected side effects. Turmeric is a safe and natural way to control pain. Turmeric also supports blood circulation, immunity.
You may have already received information about the literally miraculous effect of turmeric on human health. The strength that this exotic spice possesses are strong anti-inflammatory properties without side effects. In classical Chinese medicine you will find it as a cure for many diseases. For example, it helps with flatulence, jaundice, blood in the urine, various convulsions, bruises or toothache.
Turmeric belongs to the family of ginger and tuber is used
This great substance is called curcumin. Yellow to orange natural dyes are produced by extracting rhizomes of different species of turmeric, especially curcuma longa. They are related to ginger from the family of ginger. When used as an additive in food, it is designated E 100. The ground rhizome as a natural drug is called Curcumae rhizoma.
