The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been
used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used
as a dye.
The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing
themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory
properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural
wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health
conditions from cancer to Alzheimer's disease.
India and Pakistan are significant producers of turmeric. which has regional names based on language and country. The name appears to derive from the Latin, terra merita (merited earth) or turmeryte, possibly related to saffron. As turmeric is a natural botanical compound, it is not patentable.
Sadaf Turmeric Powder in Bag |
Here are 20 health benefits of turmeric:
1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.
3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.
5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.
7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.
9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.
10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.
11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.
16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.
17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.
18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.
It is available in powder form at Pars Market It comes in a spice jar or in a clear bag.
Turmeric in Jar |
Once you start using turmeric on a regular basis, it's fun to find
new ways to use it in recipes. Another favorite way to use it is to add a
pinch of it to egg salad. It adds a nice flavor and gives the egg salad
a rich yellow hue.
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