Turmeric or (Haldi) Benefits from the Ancient Ayurveda

in #health7 years ago

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Turmeric is used in Indian kitchen since thousands of years.Turmeric belongs to Zingiberacae Family and is a perennial plant that grows 3 to 5 feet high in the tropical regions .In India it is grown all over but specially in Bengal, Bombay and in Tamilnadu.

The golden yellow spice is widely available in a dried powder form in supermarkets or every grocery store. Used for thousands of years in Indian Ayurvedic medicine for treating various conditions, turmeric may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence.

In India, the bright yellow turmeric-seasoned drink, also referred to as golden milk or turmeric milk, is a favourite night time drink for many people trying to prevent infections stay healthy during the winter months.

One of the main components of the spice is a substance called curcumin which has potentially healing properties.

  1. Improves digestion

    Turmeric acts as a natural remedy when it comes to digestive problems. Just drinking a cup of turmeric milk will help you cope with indigestion while relieving gas and bloating as well as heartburn resulting from gastric reflux.

  2. Boosts immunity

    Drinking a glass of turmeric milk on an empty stomach in the morning or just before bed at night can do wonders for your health as it boosts your immune system and fights off various infections.

  3. Turmeric Increases The Antioxidant Capacity of The Body

    Curcumin is a strong antioxidant and reduces inflammation by reducing histamine levels. Curcumin protects liver,
    reduces cholesterol, and prevents internal blood clotting thus preventing heart attacks and liver tissue damages.

  4. Blood Purification

    Turmeric is an excellent blood purifier and acts as a powerful detoxifying agent. It helps to expel toxins accumulated
    in liver and blood.

  5. Turmeric Can Help Prevent Cancer

    Researchers have been studying curcumin as a beneficial herb in cancer treatment. It can affect cancer growth,
    development and spread at the molecular level.

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