Monday 21 March 2011

Turmeric - Healing Properties


Much more than a mere household spice, Turmeric is widely acknowledged as a highly potent medicine and has been extensively used in Indian and Chinese medicine to treat a variety of health conditions. Obtained from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, turmeric is a bright yellow spice used in India for its numerous therapeutic properties. An anti-inflammatory agent, turmeric is also known to have certain properties, which make it effective in the treatment of liver ailments and protects the liver against the deleterious effects of alcohol and other toxins.

Most commonly used for culinary purposes, Turmeric is acknowledged for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which are effective in treating skin disorders. Turmeric is effective in reducing pigmentation and lightens the skin tone considerably. An active ingredient in beauty products, Turmeric is touted as the ultimate solution to acne and rashes. It ensures the body’s overall cleansing process and supports healthy joints.
Since ancient times, Turmeric has been known for its anti-septic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Taken as a dietary supplement, Turmeric allegedly helps with various stomach problems, digestive disorders and gastrointestinal discomfort.  Known to promote body cleansing and healing, Turmeric also works as a cell activator and an anti-oxidant.

The household condiment had a variety of uses is ancient times. The roots of the plant were used in the treatment of indigestion, gallstones and food poisoning. They were also used for the cleansing of breast milk and the female reproductive system as well as in the medicinal preparations for parasites, blood circulation and staph infections. Turmeric was used in the treatment of Kapha and is believed to reduce the secretion of mucus, watery discharges and pus. The anti-inflammatory properties of the roots have been explored considerably by traditional medicine and are used in many Ayurvedic medicines.

Friday 11 March 2011

The medicinal properties of Turmeric

The quintessential essence of Indian cooking, Turmeric is a bright yellow spice used in India for its numerous therapeutic properties. Not just a mere condiment, turmeric is considered as a highly potent medicine and has been extensively used in Indian and Chinese medicine to treat a variety of health conditions.
Dubbed a wonder product, Turmeric is a popular remedy that reduces the recovery time for any sort of skin affliction and has the ability to fight free radicals, there by maintaining supple and smooth skin. Turmeric is known to have certain properties, which make it effective in the treatment of liver ailments and protects the liver against the deleterious effects of alcohol and other toxins.
An anti-inflammatory agent, turmeric is considered efficacious in the treatment of flatulence, liver inflammation, swollen gums and bruises. Turmeric has gained popularity in recent times, even though it has been used extensively in India since ancient times for flavoring and coloring curries.

Monday 7 March 2011

Turmeric Benefits


Acknowledged for its wonder properties, Turmeric is a popular remedy that reduces the recovery time for any sort of skin affliction and has the ability to fight free radicals, there by maintaining supple and smooth skin. Obtained from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, Turmeric benefits have been extensively studied and explored by traditional medicinal systems.

Turmeric is known to have certain properties, which make it effective in the treatment of liver ailments and protects the liver against the deleterious effects of alcohol and other toxins. Turmeric is a popular remedy that reduces the recovery time for any sort of skin affliction and has the ability to fight free radicals, there by maintaining supple and smooth skin.

Most commonly used as a spice, Turmeric is acknowledged for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which are effective in treating skin disorders. Turmeric helps in reducing pigmentation and lightens the skin tone considerably. An active ingredient in beauty products, Turmeric is touted as the ultimate solution to acne and rashes. It promotes the body’s overall cleansing process and supports healthy joints.

Sushruta recommends Turmeric for bleeding disorders and epilepsy while Charaka recommends it for skin ailments and the cleansing and purification of the system. Turmeric benefits have been broadly advocated by Ayurvedic practitioners since time immemorial. Not only was Turmeric used in the treatment of indigestion, gallstones and food poisoning, traditionally it was also used for the cleansing of breast milk and the female reproductive system. It was also used in the medicinal preparations for parasites, blood circulation and staph infections. Turmeric was used in the treatment of Kapha and is believed to reduce the secretion of mucus, watery discharges and pus.