Turmeric, the yellow spice with a slight peppery taste. It is touted as the healthiest spice on Earth and has been used 4000 years in the Vedic region of India, to treat a wide range of ailments.
Tumeric contains over 200 ingredients but the active medicinal component is the polyphenol curcumin.
From detoxing the body and improving digestion, to fighting chronic inflammation and cancer. One teaspoon a day is all you need.
Turmeric, whose scientific name is Curcuma longa, is one of the most thoroughly researched plants in existence today .
Its medicinal properties and components, primarily curcumin have been the subject of over 5600 peer-reviewed and published biomedical studies.
The intestinal absorption of Tumeric is greatly enhance when combined with small amounts of black pepper - Piperine, in a ratio of about 95 : 5.
Tumeric has over 600 potential preventive and therapeutic applications, as well as 175 distinct beneficial physiological effects.
Turmeric, also known as curcuma longa, is a very common herb. People across the globe use this herb in their cooking.
Often referred to as the “Queen of Spices,” its main characteristics are a pepper-like aroma, sharp taste and golden color.
According to the Journal of the American Chemical Society, turmeric contains a wide range of antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anticarcinogenic, antimutagenic and anti-inflammatory properties.
It is also loaded with many healthy nutrients such as protein, dietary fiber, niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, potassium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium and zinc.
Due to all these factors, turmeric is often used to treat a wide variety of health problems.
Top 14 health benefits of turmeric
1. Prevents Cancer
Turmeric can help prevent prostate cancer, stop the growth of existing prostate cancer and even destroy cancer cells.
Multiple researchers have found that the active components in turmeric makes it one of the best protectors against radiation-induced tumors.
It also has a preventive effect against tumor cells such as T-cell leukemia, colon carcinomas and breast carcinomas.
There are 27 scientific studies on curcumin’s ability to either induce cell death or sensitize multi-drug resistant cancer cell lines to conventional treatment.
A strong argument can be made for using curcumin as an adjuvant in cancer treatment.
2. Relieves Arthritis
The anti-inflammatory properties in turmeric are great for treating both osteoarthritis and rheumathoid arthritis. In addition, turmeric’s antioxidant property destroys free radicals in the body that damage body cells.
It has been found that those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis who consume turmeric on a regular basis experience much relief from the moderate8 to mild joint pains as well as joint inflammation.
3. Controls Diabetes
Turmeric can be used in the by helping to moderate insulin levels. It also improves glucose control and increases the effect of medications used to treat diabetes.
Another significant benefit is turmeric’s effectiveness in helping reduce insulin resistance, which may prevent the onset of Type-2 diabetes.
However, when combined with strong medications, turmeric can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It is best to consult a healthcare professional before taking turmeric capsules.
4. Reduces your blood Cholesterol Level
Research has proven that simply using turmeric as a food seasoning can reduce serum cholesterol levels. It is a known fact that high cholesterol can lead to other serious health problems. Maintaining a proper cholesterol level can prevent many cardiovascular diseases.
A recent study published in the American Journal of Cardiology reports that regular consumption of Turmeric can lower the chances of a heart attack by upto 56%.
5. Immunity Booster
Turmeric contains a substance known as lipopolysaccharide, which helps stimulate the body’s immune system. Its antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents also help strengthen the immune system.
A strong immune system lessens the chance of suffering from colds, flu and coughs.
If you do get a cold, a cough or the flu, you can feel better sooner by mixing one teaspoon of turmeric powder in a glass of warm milk and drinking it once daily.
6. Heals Wound
Turmeric is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent and can be used as an effective disinfectant. If you have a cut or burn, you can sprinkle turmeric powder on the affected area to speed up the healing process.
Turmeric also helps repair damaged skin and may be used to treat psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.
7. Aids Weight Loss
Turmeric powder can be very helpful in maintaining an ideal body weight. A component present in turmeric, curcumin, helps increase the flow of bile, an important component in the breakdown of dietary fat.
Those who wish to lose weight or treat obesity and other associated diseases can benefit from having one teaspoon of turmeric powder with every meal.
8. Prevents Alzheimer’s Disease
Brain inflammation is suspected to be one of the leading causes of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Turmeric supports overall brain health by aiding in the removal of plaque build-up in the brain and improving the flow of oxygen. This can also prevent or slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
9. Improves food Digestion
Many key components in turmeric stimulate the gallbladder to produce bile, which then improves and reduces symptoms of bloating and gas.
Turmeric is helpful in treating most forms of inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis.
However it is important to bear in mind that people suffering from any kind of gallbladder disease should not take turmeric as a dietary supplement as it may worsen the condition.
It is best to consume turmeric in raw form when suffering from a digestive problem.
10. Prevents Liver Disease
Turmeric is a kind of natural liver detoxifier. The liver detoxifies the blood through the production of enzymes and turmeric increases production of these vital enzymes.
These vital enzymes break down and reduce toxins in the body. Turmeric also is believed to invigorate and improve blood circulation. All of these factors support good liver health.
11. Skin lightening
Cucumin the active ingredient in tumeric has been shown to reduce the effect of UV rays on the melanocytes in the skin. This results in a brighter, lighter, even skin tone.
12. Anti-depressant
A 2011 study published in the journalActa Poloniae Pharmaceutica found that curcumin compared favorably to both Prozac-Fluoxetine & Imipramine in reducing depressive behavior in an animal models.
13. Anti-inflammatory
A 2008 study published in Critical Care Medicine found that curcumin compared favorably to the corticosteroid drug dexamethasone in the animal model as an alternative therapy for protecting lung transplant-associated injury by down-regulating inflammatory genes.
A 2004 study published in the journal Oncogene found that curcumin (as well as resveratrol) were effective alternatives to the drugs aspirin, ibuprofen, sulindac, phenylbutazone, naproxen, indomethacin, diclofenac, dexamethasone, celecoxib, and tamoxifen in exerting anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activity against tumor cells.
Today the NHS doctors, in the UK, routinely advise patients with disabling arthritis to take tumeric in their meals, as a tea or as a supplement.
14. Blood thinner
A 1986 in vitro and ex vivo study published in journalArzneimittelforschung found that curcumin has anti-platelet and prostacyclin modulating effects comparable to aspirin. It may be of value in patients prone to vascular thrombosis.
Given the numerous health benefits of turmeric, adding this powerful herb to your diet is one of the best things you can do to improve the quality of your life.
You can add turmeric in powder form to curries, stir fried dishes, smoothies, warm milk and even to spicy salad dressings.
The maximum recommended quantity for an adult is one and half spoonful a day (15ml).
Note: Turmeric should not be taken by people with gallstones or bile stasis.
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