What is curcuma?
Curcuma or turmeric is a plant species which originates from a ginger family. It is a natural remedy that is best known in the Far East, such as China, Indonesia and India. It has been used there for thousands of years. Because of its healing effect, the Indians call it a holy plant.
Besides giving our food a specific taste, it can in many ways help our health.
Its positive effect on our health stems from its ingredient curcumin.
Curcumin gives a turmeric its specific yellow color. It also cures the whole organism. Its positive effect on health was explored more than any other natural remedy.
It can be fresh and dried. Fresh curcuma has an aromatic taste, while dried has a taste like orange and ginger.
Yellow color of turmeric is used as a natural dye. For example, it can be added to the mustard.
Curcuma in health
Curcuma has a very intense effect and research has shown that in some cases it has a greater influence than drug therapy, For that reason, it is recommended to take 1 teaspoon daily.
Illnesses in which the curcuma is speculative:
- Alzheimer's,
- liver disorders &
- gallbladder.
Curcuma in culinary
It can be used in the preparation of sweet and salty dishes. You can add it to rice, fruit salads, salad desserts, vegetable dishes, sauces, pancakes, cakes...In the dishes it is enough to put only 1/2 or 1 teaspoon because of its intense smell. It is best to add it at the end of the meal preparation so not to lose its healing properties.
If you do not like the taste, you can also consume it in capsules.
Curcuma tea is very popular in Japan. Its preparation is very simple:
- 1 teaspoon of curcuma &
- 1 cup of hot water.
Two recepies I use
- Paste for psoriasis and acne - mix the ingredients and put on the affected areas, after 30 minutes rinse with warm water. This mask disinfects the skin, hydrates the painful area and reduces inflammation. Pay attention to the clothes you wear when applying because the curcuma leaves yellow traces on clothing.
Ingredients:
- 3 spoons of green clay,
- 1 teaspoon of curcuma &
- 2-3 olive oil drops.
- "A cure for throat"
- 1 dcl of honey,
- 1 teaspoon of curcuma &
- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper (or 2 cm of ginger root).
3-4 times a day eat 1 tespoon of this medicine until you recover from it.
Thank you for reading! Until next time! 🙋