Indians have grown up eating and listening to stories about turmeric. Every Indian home has turmeric in their kitchen cabinet. Turmeric health benefits has been popular across globe.
This spice is an essential part of Indian cuisine. As well as in Ayurvedic and chinese medicine.
Turmeric is a bright orange-yellow color root, heady fragrance. The flavors are earthy, the punch of pepper, and mild bitterness.
It is grounded to make a fine powder. This is used as curry powder, turmeric tea, turmeric milk, herbs, etc.
Few years back, I’ve met with an accident. And got muscles sprain in my foot. I’ve make a paste of honey, turmeric and lime powder. And apply it to the effected area. Further cover with bandage.
After few days, I’ve noticed swelling is reduced. Especially the pain is disappeared. My experience with turmeric is very good.
Turmeric is a staple in Indian households. Across every region, culture, and food its widely used.
It contains compound curcumin that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. And have a variety of uses and benefits.
According to experts it slows down the aging process, prevents Alzheimer’s diseases and depression.
Unfortunately, as per research, it doesn’t’ absorb well by the bloodstream. Hence, taking it orally will not provide the appropriate health benefits.
For this one should take supplements after advice from health experts.
One other way is to take along with black pepper, which has a compound called piperine.
This increase absorption of turmeric by the body and maximize efficacy.
It has been used ancient ayurvedic medicine for its medicinal properties. Also, studies going on its holistic properties.
Proven Health Benefits of Turmeric
Today we are discussing the proven health benefits of turmeric:
1. Turmeric helps in reducing Arthritic Pain
Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore it provides relief in mild joint pains and inflammation.
If you are suffering from arthritis then take this spice regularly.
In case you have a muscle sprain, spam, rupture muscles because of an accident local application of this spice will help.
2. Turmeric Improve Digestion
The components of turmeric increase metabolism. Hence improve digestion. It also reduces symptoms of bloating and acidity.
The next time you experience indigestion or heartburn. Do try this spice instead.
3. Turmeric is Ultimate healer
It has antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties. This makes it a natural and effective disinfectant.
You must have heard your granny applying turmeric on any cut, burn, or sprains.
4. Turmeric Improves Memory
The compound curcumin helps in repairing stem cells. Especially it improve memory. Good for stroke and Alzheimer patients.
5. Turmeric Helps in Boosting Immunity
It contains a compound known as Lipopolysaccharide. This compound has anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal.
It helps in boosting the immune system. When you have flu, take a teaspoon of turmeric with warm water or milk. It works wonders.
6. Turmeric aids in Pre Diabetes
The curcumin compound, balance the insulin level in Type 2 Diabetes. It also boosts the effect of diabetes medication. However, it is important to consult a health professional before using it.
7. Turmeric Helps in Liver Detoxification
It produces enzymes, that improve blood circulation. Also it expels toxins from the body. Hence helps in promoting overall liver health.
How To Use Turmeric
Turmeric can be used in cooking for making curries. It can be used in milk known as golden milk. You can make turmeric tea also. It can be used for local application.
Apart from this turmeric supplements also available. However, it advised consulting a healthcare provider before taking any supplements.
Disclosure: The views expressed in the blog content are independent and unbiased views of solely the blogger. DISCLAIMER: The content in this post is purely meant for educational purpose only and not to be substituted for professional medical advice. One should consult the expert for any related information. Refrences: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/article/the-health-benefits-of-turmeric
Yeah some people have overdosed on tumeric. People should realize that tumeric alone will not help them cure anything. They have to make lifestyle changes, etc in order for it to actually work…
No wonders Turmeric is the queen of spices. It is one such spices that has the capacity to heal so many diseases. For wound, cuts, seasonal cough, turmeric is my go to option.
Yes turmeric has lots of benefits for our overall health. It improves immunity and work as a great anti septic too. Thanks a lot for sharing all details in this post. Quite informative.
Turmeric is something that My mom used to give us in milk. I have experienced it’s benefits. Thanks for spreading awareness about Turmeric’s health benefits.
Turmeric is really good for over all health. This post is really very informative
Turmeric and its goodness has ensured that it is a vital ingredient in Indian cuisine. Everyday we consume Turmeric in some form or other, be it in our curries or Dals, etc..
Yuvan best aping the benefits of turmeric are there has proven to be anti-inflammatory and active bacterial and also give to my kids haldi dudh when the fall sick
I knew about the antiseptic and anti arthritis properties of turmeric. Didn’t know that turmeric improves memory and keeps depression away. Thanks for enlightening.
Turmeric is one of the best herbs we Indians have and consume on a daily basis. Me and my family consume it on a daily basis with milk. Nice blogpost!
There are tons of benefits in our Indian spices and this one spice “turmeric” is absolutely amazing. Especially using this during these times is a must as it helps in improving our immunity as well 🙂 Loved reading this, pretty informative 🙂
This is true that turmeric is one pure medicine for all problems we make sure to have a glass of haldi wala milk every night!!
Turmeric is loaded with benefits to cure ailments and also care for skin. Its the best natural treatment easily available at every Indian home. I give turmeric milk everytime anyone is unwell in my family.
Thank you for sharing this informative post about health benefits of turmeric. I didn’t know that turmeric supplements are also available. Thanks for the video, I will try making this turmeric tea, I have hypothyroidism, hope it will help.
Turmeric is so good and detoxifying. These days I am making turmeric and ajwain tea and having it first thing in the morning.
Haldi is an essential in Indian food as it not only adds to the taste but also heals us interanall. In covid situation this is my go to ingredient. Add it to chai, hot water or milk, twice or thrice in a day seems good to go. Immunity booster
Yes ! you are absolutely right about this. Turmeric plays a great role in our life. I was take Pinch of turmeric in warm milk during the night. It helps me so much for my glowing skin.
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Representative of TCT
I remember as a kid my mother used to give raw turmeric and jaggery in the morning. Ibgive that to my kid now. With this article I am sure that i am going the right way
Turmeric is really a magical ingredient in everyone’s kitchen. I am also using it in so many ways, thanks for sharing more on this.