A Closer Glance at Turmeric, Little Beyond Your Kitchen

We all have that one dedicated corner in our kitchen, where we place our spices. Adding flavors to your recipe, these spices also contribute to maintaining good health.  Out of all the spices, turmeric or Haldi as we call it, is much beyond ‘just a culinary gem’. It is invariably a magical medicinal wonder, which holds the power to treat bitterest of wounds.

A sneak-peek into where it comes from…..

Yes! Its true turmeric belongs to the mighty ginger family, and its botanical name is ‘Curcuma longa’. It has been long used as a medicinal herb, as it contains an important compound called curcumin, which manifests it with the miraculous healing powers.

Learn about the impressive health benefits of this small wonder ingredient: turmeric.

Keeps Cancer at bay

Many researchers have proven that turmeric can be a major benefactor in preventing tumors, multiplication and spreading of malignant cells and even in cancer suppression. Unbelievable to ears, but turmeric contains around 10 anti-cancer agents that protect you against cancers related to small intestine, skin, breast, and colon.

Pumps up your immune mechanism

As they say, more strong the defense better the chances of triumph, turmeric plays a major role in uplifting your immune system. The nutritional value of Haldi is impeccable, it is rich in vitamin C, E, B6, niacin, choline, riboflavin, iron, manganese, calcium, copper, and zinc. Not to forget it is also a proven anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant, so hedges you against n number of known/unknown ailments.

Kicks off that pain and helps in quick healing

Combat that pain with proven medicinal properties of this magical herb. As we know, turmeric contains curcumin that helps in healing damaged tissues and cells of the body. Its natural anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties also aid remarkably in healing wounds faster, eliminating chances of infections.

Perfects digestion, promoting overall digestive health

Turmeric is known to have existed as medicine for centuries, it has been a known traditional Ayurvedic medicine for treating issues related to digestion. Curcumin in turmeric stimulates the production of bile, which helps in easy digestion. It also helps in getting rid of bloating or gastric concerns.

Manages or even reverses Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes is basically a lifestyle or an age-related disease where insulin production is the body is hampered and needs to be continuously monitored. Turmeric can be highly effective in managing blood glucose levels in the body.

Boosts liver health

The liver is the largest and most important organ, turmeric can heal and restore damaged liver tissues and curcumin can aid in its regenerative ability too. It also helps in filtering out toxins and combats liver disease, cancer progressing tissues.

These are some health benefits of turmeric which make it the most preferred spice, even beyond your kitchen space. Make sure to have it steady and near, and don’t forget to make it a part of your daily routine to unleash its benefits.