Benefits of Turmeric

The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye.

Here are few reasons to add turmeric to your diet:

1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing    prostate cancer.
3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
4. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
5. Is a natural liver detoxifier.
6. Eye disorder – possible (natural) treatment for uveitis
7. Turmeric's anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal agents can help our body fight against colds, cough and flu.
8. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
9. It is a natural anti-inflammatory that works without the side effects.
10. The antioxidant agents in Turmeric help reduce insulin resistance, which may prevent the onset of Type-2 Diabetes.
11. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in      mice.
12. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
13. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
14. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
15. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
16. Curcumin in Turmeric powder has been found to help increase the flow of bile, an important component in the breakdown of dietary fat.
17. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
18.  Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
19. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.
20. Treating digestive disorders
21. Reducing activity of roundworms and intestinal worms
22. Preventing bacterial infection in wounds

Contraindications: Turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction. Though turmeric is often used by pregnant women, it is important to consult with a doctor before doing so as turmeric can be a uterine stimulant.

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Highly valued herb

Onions are highly valued herbs possessing culinary and medicinal values. They are not as potent as garlic since the sulfur compounds in onion are only about one-quarter the level found in garlic.

There are many different varieties of onion, red, yellow, white, and green, each with their own unique flavor, from very strong to mildly sweet. Onions can be eaten raw, cooked, fried, dried or roasted. They are commonly used to flavor dips, salads, soups, spreads, stir-fry and other dishes.

Health benefits:-

• Good for skin
• Boost hair re-growth
• Reduces diabetes risk
• Treats Urinary disorders
• Effective remedy for Cholera
• Reduce total cholesterol levels
• Attacks bacteria that cause infection.
• Reduces the risk of certain cancer.
• Increase blood clot dissolving activity
• Reduces tooth disorders -1 raw onion every day
• Boost good-type HDL cholesterol (when consumed raw)
• Boost sexual Drive- One table spoon of onion juice along with spoonful of ginger juice, taken thrice a day can boost the libido and sex drive.
• Boost Bone Health- Milk isn't the only food that boosts bone health. Onions also help maintain healthy bones. Onions may be especially beneficial for women.
• Cholera: About 30 grams of onion and seven black peppers (kali mirch) should be finely pounded in a pestle and given to the patient of cholera. It allays thirst and restlessness and the patient feels better. It also lessens vomiting and diarrhoea immediately.