Ayurvedic medicine in Turmeric

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Ayurvedic medicine in Turmeric

Turmeric a versatile natural plant is truly one of the marvelous medicinal spices of the world. It is an indispensable ingredient of the curry powder that gives a musky flavor and yellow color to the curries. It has been used by Ayurvedic and Unani practitioners in India from ages. It is used in Indian traditional medicine as a drug to strengthen the stomach and promote         its action and also as a tonic and a blood purifier.

The active ingredient in turmeric is called curcumin and it is obtained from the underground stem  of the turmeric plant. Curcumin possesses antibiotic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant benefits. Health benefits of turmeric include the following disease preventions and treatments.

Turmeric Powder Uses


 In India, turmeric is used in almost all curries and gravy dishes. It gives a rich color and a unique flavor to the food.Apart from therapeutic uses, turmeric is also used as an important spice, in beauty products and in spiritual ceremonies.

Turmeric is a well-known preservative. Scientists from Gujarat found that adding turmeric to paneer (cottage cheese) extends the shelf life of paneer up to 12 days. Turmeric is a great pesticide. Sprinkle turmeric powder water near all the entry points of your house to ward of insects, ants, and termites.

 Women in India use turmeric in skin products such as creams and body scrubs to boost the glow factor. Turmeric has an important place in Indian weddings. Turmeric paste is applied to the bride and the groom as part of the ceremony just before the wedding to give them fresh glowing skins and to ward off the evil eye.

Turmeric is considered a symbol of purity, prosperity, and fertility. The color yellow is considered sacred and auspicious in India. The cloths dyed in turmeric are considered pure.

 Drinking turmeric  tea daily may well increase your life span,. Adding one teaspoon of turmeric powder to 4 cups of boiling water, simmering it for 10 minutes and adding honey to taste can do the trick.

Spice up your soap:

If you mak homemade soap, adding several teaspoons of turmeric to it will not only dial up its color, but will boost its skin-friendly benefits as well.

Save your scalp:

Many swear by a combination of olive oil and turmeric to deter dandruff and to improve the overall condition of the scalp. Make a mix of turmeric and the oil of your choice (jojoba or coconut oil would be nice), massage into your scalp and leave on for 15 minutes, then shampoo and style as usual.

Swimmer’s ear:

Natural remedy aficionados recommend using warmed garlic oil to help push the water out of ears affected by swimming; adding turmeric to the mix is said to help as well.

Enliven bland food:

While Frito-Lay may rely on Yellow 6 and Red 40 to enhance its preternaturally vivid snacks like Cheetos and Nacho Cheese Doritos, you can skip the nasty artificial colors and add a dash of turmeric to brighten up otherwise insipid-looking food. Whimsical cooks and moms alike can benefit from adding it to eggs, mashed potatoes, soups, cauliflower, or anywhere else a bit of vibrancy is desired.

Blend your own curry powder:

If there’s one thing turmeric is famous for, it’s the starring role in Indian curry. (There comes a point in every young Western cook’s life when they realize that curry isn’t one single spice, but a blend of many.) Making your own curry blend is simple and tastes remarkably bright and fresh; and you can customize it to reflect your personal taste. A good place to start is here.