We have been hearing about small nukses from our grand parents.
If you have cold, drink hot milk with turmeric. If you some throat infection, then gargle with warm water mixed with salt and turmeric. If you have some cut or then apply turmeric to the wound. Sometimes we make fun and leave it and give preference to allopathic medicines. But hopefully once you read the below article, you will start liking them.
In US and European countries, you will find Turmeric Latte (haldi doodh) in big demand, and there are many turmeric medical supplements available in market.
Turmeric also called as “Yellow Saffron” has been used in India for thousands of years as spice and medicinal herb. One of the important compounds found within turmeric is curcumin and is known to have medical values.
Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.
- Turmeric contains bioactive compounds with medicinal properties. Turmeric is generally consumed with black pepper; it enhances the absorption of curcumin.
- Curcumin is also fat soluble, which means it breaks down and dissolves in fat or oil. That’s why it may be a good idea to take curcumin supplements with a meal that’s high in fat.
- Turmeric can increase the antioxidant capacity of the body
- Curcumin boosts levels of the brain hormone BDNF, which increases the growth of new neurons and may help fight various degenerative processes in your brain. Curcumin may lower your risk of heart disease
- Turmeric may help prevent cancer
- Curcumin may be useful in treating Alzheimer’s disease
- Arthritis patients respond well to curcumin supplements
- Curcumin may help delay aging and fight age-related chronic diseases
Not sure if everyone likes the taste, but I agree it has lot medicinal benefits. We Indians eat lot of oily good, and as per elders Turmeric helps digestion of those fatty substances.
Good article.