So guys, I'm gonna be posting some health benefits from time to time and there's one:
Turmeric is the rootstalk of a plant in the ginger family. This root has been in use for thousands of years in India and China as a spice, and medicine for conditions including heartburn, diarrhea, stomach bloating, colds and depression.
It is sometimes applied on the skin for ringworm and infested wounds as it's said to have anti-bacterial properties. It is the spice responsible for the yellow colour of curry. One of the main components of the spice is a substance called curcumin which has potential healing properties.
Curcumim is a substance with powerful anti-flammatory and antioxidant properties. It has been scientifically proven that it could be helpful in prevention and cure of some inflammatory conditions such as tendinitis and arthritis. It could be useful in disinfecting cuts and burns. When combined with cauliflower, turmeric can prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer. It could be also be useful in the prevention of the spread of breast cancer to the lungs. It reduces the risk of childhood leukemia and it is a natural liver detoxifier.
Turmeric is a patent natural anti flammatory that works well without side effects. It's a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor. It aids in fat metabolism and helps in weight management. It can also be used in treatment for depression.
Turmeric can be used in the following ways:
As spice, add it to anything, besides sweets for a new flavour and a ton of health benefits. It can be added to cooked vegetables, eggs, and meat dishes. You can also add it to boiling water for cooking pasta, rice , soups and more.
As tea, boil four cups of water and add one teaspoon of ground turmeric. Reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes, strain the tea through a fine sieve into a cup, and honey/lemon to taste
As a skin detox, mix it with castor oil for skin detox. Castor oil with turmeric powder is a powerful toxin releaser for your skin. For women, it is great to apply to the breast and under the arm because it will pull out harmful toxins from lymph nodes and fat cells of the breast.
Lastly, I was introduced to this great plant by a friend last year and, I'm loving every bit of it. You can check it out and tell me about it.
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