Turmeric- a magic powder
By theguru, 22nd Dec 2009 | Follow this author
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I would like to summarize my own experiment on this powder and also would like to share the information which i have obtained on the benefits of this powder on our day to day life.
Turmeric powder
Well to begin with, I was working in kitchen cutting vegetables. All of sudden, i felt a real pinch on my finger and found out that i had accidently cut my finger. Blood is dripping down in a rapid way. I dont know what to do. There is no one in my house at that time to help me. I dont have a bandaid either.
Then i had remembered my granny's word about turmeric powder which is common ingredient in kitchen. i applied that turmeric to my finger. And to my surprise, not only blood had stopped flowing, but also i feel a kind of numbness on my finger which relives the pain of the cut. I reckon that this yellow powder has got lot of intreresting benefits within it. So i decided to explore this so called Magic powder
To begin with, it is one of the ancient spices of the world. Its use has been dated as early as 3000B.C.Turmeric belongs to ginger family Zingiberaceae.
Medical uses
Now from the above incident, i confirmed that there is no doubt that this turmeric can be antiseptic and anti inflamatory. However there are many benefits of this powder and still research has to be done to reap advantages of thiis powder.
Firstly it is good medicine to cure digestive disorders. It can be added into foods including rice and bean dishes to improve digestion, reduce gas and bloating. IIt stimulates bile production in the liver and encouraging excretion of bile via the gallbladder. This improves the body's ability to digest fats. For chronic digestive weakness and/or congestion turmeric is recommended. I. Turmeric is beneficial for people who feel tired after consuming meals or who experience gas and bloating. Whatever way turmeric is consumed it is beneficial to both the digestive system and the liver.
Secondly, it is also considered as good cure for many liver disease and cancer In spring more consumption of herbs and foods can strengthen the liver.. It is said to shrink engorged hepatic ducts, so it can be useful to treat liver conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and jaundice.
Recent scientific research confirm that turmeric can cure host of diseases, also they found that turmeric restrain the growth of various types of cancer. Turmeric is used for the treatment of skin cancer or pre cancerous skin conditions. Both topical and internal uses are beneficial.
For women who experience monthly menstrual cramps, try using turmeric extract twice daily for two weeks prior to expected menstruation. Turmeric is an antispasmodic to smooth muscles so it reduces digestive and menstrual cramping. It should reduce the severity of pain, if not ease them completely.
Lastly, it is also good cure for people with ulcer problems. I have got Very severe ulcer problems with my gall bladder. But after using this magic powder, i had experienced improvement in my health conditions.
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