Turmeric , haldi the master product in the every Indian kitchen which is known to possess numerous benefits and Antioxidant property.
As the presence of numerous benefits it is used as a first aid and a cure to many illness.
Properties turmeric possess;
- Antioxidant Property
- Medicinal Property
- Natural Inflammatory Compound
- Enhances Immunity
- Helpful in body pain
- Smoothens the functioning of many essential organs
Antioxidant Property
Turmeric possess a yellow pigment called Curcumin , which is the active compound in it.
Every 1tsp. of ground turmeric contains atleast 200mg of curcumin in it.
Curcumin is used for diverse purposes but the most known benefit of it is that it possess antioxidant property & anti-inflammatory property.
It has a lead role to play against pathological conditions as cancer, neurodegenerative disease and atherosclerosis,
As the oxidative damage of DNA & proteins, is the main cause behind those aforesaid diseases.
Oxidative elements which cause damage consists free radicals which are the unpaired electrons with highly reactive molecules.
The significant roles the antioxidant plays is to curb the amount of free radicals in the body.
Curcumin, an protein antioxidant with it’s chemical structure neutralizes free radicals.
Also it boosts the process in body of making it’s own antioxidant enzymes.
Hence the antioxidant element actively present in turmeric does two work at one go ;
It curbs the excess free radical from the body and also make boosts body’s self competence to make more antioxidant enzymes.
Medicinal Property
The benefits of turmeric is not possibly bound in certain domains , it has numerous uncountable benefits .
One among them is it posses medicinal properties which are capable to heal the body and do absolutely great in a wound.
Indians are using this from ancient time as a spice in their food, to give taste and enhances colour of it and also as a medicinal herb.
Many research have been done on the aforesaid property of turmeric and they also supported the fact that it does possess medicinal properties.
The active compound found in it which is responsible for it’s amazing beneficial properties is Curcumin.
Curcumin possess an inflammatory as well as antioxidant effects.
It is suggested by our elders that if you get a wound , quickly apply turmeric powder on it as it will stops the blood flow and also plays a markable role as a Antibacterial elements which conquer any further infection.
If you are having any type of body ache drink a glass of milk with a spoon of turmeric in it .
It will have a magical effects on your body .
Natural Inflammatory Compound
Inflammation has a significant role to play in your body as it protect the body from foreign invaders and at the same time repair your body from any previous damage.
Hence can also say it works like the protective shield for the body.
The short term , acute inflammation is essential for the body,
But the inflammation , if become chronic prove to be the major problem and as a result attack the own tissues of your body.
Disorderly inflammation can cause heart disease , metabolic syndrome , cancer, Alzheimer and various other problems .
Hence to prevent such extreme cases turmeric has a significant role to play,
The active element named Curcumin , which it contain possess anti-inflammatory property to the extent that it consist the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory drugs with absolutely no side-effects.
Enhances Immunity
Turmeric is the blessing and active of the lifestyle for the people who believes in healthy living.
Indians are using the turmeric and benefited by it’s wonders since centuries,
It can be consumed in diverse forms and with dynamic combination as ;
Can be used as a ingredient while making any dish to enhance the taste and colour.
Can be taken with warm milk or with water in order to combat flu and cold.
It in the same manner used as the immunity booster .
It also helps with combating cold and flu works best on cough and congestion in chest.
Turmeric is beneficial in Powdered as well as it’s raw [root]form is also plays a significant role.
As he component called curcumin found in turmeric possess anti inflammatory property enhances the immunity of the body as well.
Prepares body tissue to recover fast and create their own anti oxidant compound .
In total form a protective layer around the body which results in evading all type of infections and combat any foreign cell from attacking the body.
Powder form of turmeric contain around 300nutrients which includes beta-carotene , ascorbic acid(vitamin C), fiber, iron, zinc, niacin, potassium etc.
Note the consumption of active element of turmeric i.e. curcumin enhances many fold if one consume it with black pepper.
Probably that’s why our ancestors cracked the formula by making both the ingredient as an essential ingredient in any Indian dish.
Helpful in body pain
Turmeric in an uncooked form taken with warm milk can help in combat the body pain due to any muscular discomfort or because of any inflammation.
Smoothens the functioning of many essential organs
Turmeric plays a markable role in smooth functioning of many organs in our body and helps in curing many problems related to it.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a very rudimentary problem especially in western country,
It basically associated with the inflammation in joints .
And in this turmeric which contain curcumin as an competent anti-inflammatory compound helps in curing the problem of arthritis ,
Event it is far stronger then any other anti- inflammatory drug.
Do very well in treating Alzheimer
Alzheimer is a very known neurodegenerative disease and a principal cause of dementia.
As there is no proper treatment is available to cure it but in this curcumin, an active compound present in turmeric plays a significant role.
As it is well known compound in curing inflammatory cause & oxidative damage from the body and inflammation is the cause of Alzheimer as well ,hence turmeric is competent in curing it at the same time.
Heart functioning
Curcumin has the role to play when it comes to lowering the risk of heart attack many fold.
Studies have shown that curcumin reduces the cause of inflammation and oxidation , at the same time improves in endothelial functioning .
‘’Turmeric possess the most effective compound named curcumin which have numerous benefits scientifically proven.
It is a competent anti-inflammatory , anti-bacterial and anti -oxidant which are very well beneficial in many disease.’’
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