TURMERIC POWDER : HEALTH BENEFITS , USES AND SIDE EFFECTS
TURMERIC
Turmeric powder is a bright yellow powder made by dry grinding
of mature turmeric rhizomes (underground stems). The use of
turmeric for coloring and flavoring food, for cosmetic purposes and
for medicinal properties. It is rich in dietary fiber, iron, potassium,
magnesium and vitamin B6.
Health Benefits of Turmeric
The wide range of turmeric health benefits come mainly from its
main ingredient, curcumin. This widely researched component of
turmeric is highly therapeutic and is used in various drugs and
pharmaceutics mainly because of its immunity boosting and anti-
oxidant properties.
Boosting Immunity – Curcumin has a huge therapeutic value
and boosting immunity is one of the most important properties of
curcumin.
Free radical causing oxidative damage of DNA and proteins
are associated with a variety of chronic diseases such as cancer,
atherosclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases. Curcumin plays an
important role in inflammatory transcription factors such as
kappaB, enzymes such as cyclooxygenase 2 and 5 lipoxygenase,
and cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interleukin-1
(IL-1) and interleukin 6 (IL-6) and hinders the development of
these diseases.
Turmeric Powder Uses
Apart from therapeutic uses, turmeric is also used as an important
spice, in beauty products and in spiritual ceremonies.
• In India, turmeric is used in almost all curries and gravy dishes. It
gives a rich color and a unique flavor to the food.
• Turmeric is a well-known preservative. Scientists from Gujarat
found that adding turmeric to paneer (cottage cheese) extends the
shelf life of paneer up to 12 days.
• Turmeric is a great pesticide. Sprinkle turmeric (powder) water
near all the entry points of your house to ward of insects, ants, and
termites.
• Women in India use turmeric in skin products such as creams and
body scrubs to boost the glow factor.
• Turmeric has an important place in Indian weddings. Turmeric
paste is applied to the bride and the groom as part of
the haldi ceremony just before the wedding to give them fresh
glowing skins and to ward off the evil eye.
• Turmeric is considered a symbol of purity, prosperity, and
fertility.
• Turmeric water is poured / offered to the gods in the temples as a
part of Hindu ritual called Abhishekam.
• The color yellow is considered sacred and auspicious in India.
The cloths dyed in turmeric are considered pure.
Side Effects of Turmeric
Turmeric is safe and without side effects when used optimally.
People with turmeric sensitivity can have mild stomach upset or
diarrohea.
• Use turmeric with caution if you are pregnant.
• Turmeric can make gall bladder problems and GERD (Gastro
Esophageal Reflux Disorder) worse.
• Turmeric can slow blood clotting and might cause extra bleeding
during and after surgery.
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