Turmeric is a plant. Its dried root is used to make spicy spices. The main countries that grow this plant are Indonesia, Cambodia, China, Sri Lanka, Japan, the islands of Madagascar and Haiti. In the wild, turmeric grows in India.
Useful properties and application of turmeric in medicine
According to experts of oriental folk medicine, turmeric has a wide range of useful qualities. In the East, according to ancient traditions, a special place in nutrition is given to spices. In some countries, spices are considered to be medicines and very often prescribed for various diseases. Specialists from Ayurveda actively use turmeric for cleansing blood, removing toxins and warming the body. Some experts recommend using turmeric to increase the elasticity of the ligaments.
It is believed that this spice has a beneficial effect on human energy, activates energy channels, and gives a sense of unity with the world. It also has a positive effect on people, whose detail is related to art, creativity and mental work. Astrology attributes to turmeric such properties as prosperity, this quality is due to the fact that it empowers a person with energy.
Composition of turmeric
Each of us can have a different opinion on the account of non-traditional practices, but if we analyze the chemical composition of turmeric, we get the following results. This plant contains the following elements: iron, phosphorus, calcium, iodine, it also contains vitamins B, B2, B3, C, K. There are properties of antibiotic in turmeric. As is known, in contrast to synthetic drugs, natural antibiotics do not cause any particular harm to the human body.
Turmeric contains essential oils, in which there are phyto-nutritional elements and terpenes. They have the properties of antioxidants, which rejuvenate and protect against human body tumors.
Treatment with turmeric
With the help of turmeric you can get rid of many problems, try to list these problems. It is believed that turmeric can not bring the body any harm, it can be used both in old age, and in childhood, if the child is more than 2 years old.
European doctors recommend taking drugs based on turmeric in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as with injuries and rheumatoid arthritis.
If sprinkled turmeric powder wound, then turmeric will help stop blood and disinfect the injured area.
Because of the property of turmeric, it is necessary to restore the correct metabolism in the body for various skin diseases: furuncles, itching, eczema.
If you mix turmeric and ghee, then this mixture can be used to treat abscesses, abscesses and sores. Turmeric in combination with honey effectively helps with bruises, inflammation of joints, sprains.
Traditional recipes for cure with turmeric
In disorders of the gastrointestinal tract , as well as flatulence and diarrhea, dissolve 1 tsp. spices in a glass of water. Take 100 grams before meals.
Turmeric from throat diseases . Since turmeric is a natural antiseptic, it is recommended to use it when rinsing. It disinfects and is able to relieve the pain in the throat. To prepare the solution, take 0, 5 tsp turmeric and 0, 5 teaspoons of common salt and dissolve all this in 200 ml. water.
Sinusitis, runny nose and other similar diseases. Very effective washing of the nasopharynx turmeric dissolved in salt water. To do this, 0, 5 teaspoons of turmeric and 1 tsp. the salt is diluted in 400 ml. water.
Preventative procedures of ARI. Rinse the nasopharynx in the same way as with the diseases, except that the water should be cool.
For minor burns. Turmeric is mixed with aloe juice, until a paste-like mass is obtained, apply this mixture to the burn site.
In order to maintain a normal blood sugar level , it advises taking 500 milligrams of turmeric and one tablet of mummy.
Turmeric against urticaria. Turmeric, with this disease, is used as a seasoning for dishes. It is believed that the spice promotes rapid cure of hives.
Asthma. If you take turmeric in combination with hot milk, then it allows you to take off attacks of asthma. To do this, it should be prepared in the following way: 0, 5 teaspoon spices dissolve in 100ml. hot milk and take on an empty stomach 3 times a day.
With colds, the prescription remains the same as in asthma.
Anemia. Approximately about a quarter teaspoon of spice in combination with honey will provide the human body with iron.
In case of inflammation of the eyes. 2 teaspoons of turmeric boil in 500 ml. water, after which half the mixture is evaporated, filtered and cooled. Bury this compound 4 times a day.
Vitiligo. The oil is prepared according to the following recipe: in 4 liters of water, put about 250 grams of spices and leave to infuse for 8 hours, after which half the mixture is evaporated and add 300 mg. Mustard oil. Then again, boil until all the liquid has evaporated. After that, the oil should be poured into an opaque container. The composition should be applied to white areas of the skin 2 times a day.
Unfortunately, turmeric has contraindications. Turmeric is not recommended to be used simultaneously with pharmacological drugs. Since it can distort the picture of the disease. Turmeric is contraindicated in gallstones.
In case of chronic diseases, you should consult your doctor. It is necessary to observe the measure. Do not use spices in large quantities.
Turmeric in Cooking
Turmeric is very often used in the manufacture of confectionery and in the production of alcoholic beverages. Thanks to the aroma, similar to ginger, turmeric is well suited to such dishes as pilaf, egg dishes, chicken broth, salads and sauces.
Turmeric is also used as a dye of cheese and other products of natural origin.