Turmeric
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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Subclass: Zingiberidae
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Curcuma
Species: C. longa
Turmeric is a valuable herb extensively used in India Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. Its botanical name is Curcuma longa. Turmeric is used extensively in Indian, Middle East, Moroccan, African and Southeast Asian cookery, especially in curries, vegetables, rice, fish and meat dishes to add color and flavor. Considered a cleansing herb for the whole body, it gives energy and grants prosperity. The finger like stalk is scalded, dried and used for medicinal preparations. In addition, turmeric (haldi) is great for the skin. So before investing in an expensive beauty product, take a look in your kitchen.
- It is an excellent natural antibiotic.
- It strengthens digestion, prevents the formation of gas and helps to improve large intestinal flora.
- It purifies the blood, aids digestion of protein and promotes proper metabolism in the body.
- Turmeric is used in treatment for fever and mild stomach upset.
- It is also used in infection, arthritis, dysentery, jaundice and other liver problems.
- It is used to treat chest congestion, menstrual discomforts and many more ailments.
- It helps to relieve carpel tunnel syndrome, joint inflammation and prevent cancer.
- It is also extensively used in treating cough problem. Add a pinch or two of turmeric to warm milk to soothe respiratory aliments such as cough or asthma.
Turmeric force
Turmeric has long been revered as the foundation of an herbal program for health. In India's system of Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric has been recognized as a key balancing and detoxifying herb for thousands of years.
