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