Uses of Turmeric | Usage of turmeric in controlling different health problems

Turmeric has got an important role in Indian cuisine. It also has many medicinal values. Turmeric is the gift of nature. It has got much significance in ayurveda and China medicine. Let us know how the turmeric protects our health.

Turmeric for Fever and cold

• Drink black tea added with ocimum leaves, little turmeric and little pepper. Fever and cold will be relieved soon.
• The air or fumes from the burning of dried turmeric should be inhaled so as to get relief from cold, headache and blocking of nose.

Turmeric for Burnings, injuries

• Fresh turmeric should be applied on burns and injuries to heal them soon. Pain will also be relieved by this method.
• Apply turmeric powder mixed with honey to the burns. It works effectively on grade-1 burns. Antiseptic and anti-bacterial qualities of turmeric not only heal the wounds but also make them infection free.

Turmeric for Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and facial paralysis

• Add tamarind leaves juice and warm sesame oil to the fresh turmeric powder and paste it on the knee joints of arthritis patients. It will relieve from pain and swelling.
• Tamarind leaves, turmeric, powdered stone salt and leaves of castor plant have to be made into paste and should be applied on the joints of arthritis patients. It will relieve from swelling, pain, redness and freezing of the joint.
• Yellow part of the boiled egg has to be taken out and to it turmeric, Kheerabala, balataila are to be added. This paste should be applied to the face to relieve from facial paralysis.

Turmeric for Cancer

• Breast cancer can be prevented if a glass of milk is taken daily that is mixed with a tea spoon of turmeric.
• 100 g of half boiled cauliflower along with a tea spoon of turmeric will prevent prostate cancer.
• If turmeric is taken in one or the other form daily, cancer of one part of the body will not spread to the other part.
• Karyumin, the substance present in turmeric, kills leukemia cells. It helps in prevention of multiple myeloma and pancreatic cancer.

Turmeric for Liver diseases, diabetes, heart attack and weight control

• To a glass of black tea, one tea spoon of turmeric, one tea spoon honey and drops of like juice and ginger are to be added and this juice will be effective for the obese people in weight control. It also reduces the fat deposits and triglycerides present in the blood.
• All kinds of liver diseases can be prevented if turmeric is taken in to the stomach in one or the other form. It fights with the bad effects of alcohol.
• Diabetes can also be prevented by this turmeric. If already affected with diabetes, using turmeric will prevent the increase of intensity of the disease.
• Anti coagulant nature of turmeric will ensure free flow of blood in the vessels. It also prevents the accumulation of fats on the walls of blood vessels and there by prevents heart attacks.

Turmeric for Psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis

• Fresh turmeric should be added with neem leaves paste and to be applied at the places of eczema, psoriasis and intense skin diseases to get good results.

Turmeric for Rashes on the skin and pregnancy problems

• Neem leaves paste should be mixed in curd and turmeric and to be applied on face. It will eradicate rashes, acne, black heads and black spots below the eye.
• To a glass of warm water, one tea spoon turmeric should be added and taking it daily will protect the health of uterus. It also prevents menstrual related problems.

Turmeric for Mouth freshener

• Mouth can be washed cleanly by gargling with a glass of warm water added with a bit of salt and turmeric. It prevents infections between gums and in between teeth.

Turmeric should be taken in limited quantities. Those who have stones in gall bladder and those who are suffering from jaundice should take the advice of doctor before following the above tips.