elisha KONGA Reward Points : 400 Member Since : Thursday, May 21, 2009
Turmeric has many medicinal properties - it is a well-known herb that helps in combating allergy effectively. Commonly used as a spice in many Indian recipes. Action It has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic activity. It helps in faster wound healing and has blood-purifying properties. It also acts as a carminative, stomachic, appetizer and tonic.
Posted On : 5/21/2009 10:52:36 AM
Bidyut Nath Reward Points : 22200 Member Since : Friday, March 27, 2009
You are absolutely right Elisha. In fact, according to a new study, extracts of turmeric, a member of the ginger family may be helpful to fight against obesity. Curcumin, the major polyphenol found in turmeric appeared to be responsible for total lower body fat in the group that received supplementation. Wish to know more about this valuable spice.
Posted On : 5/22/2009 3:38:15 AM
Maniam PS [Guru] Reward Points : 137200 Member Since : Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Turmeric is currently used in the formulation of some sunscreens. Turmeric paste is used by some Indian women on the face and body to keep them free of superfluous hair. Also, turmeric paste is applied to bride and groom before marriage in some places of India, where it is believed turmeric gives glow to skin and keeps some harmful bacteria away from the body. In the South, the thread used for Mangalasutra is also lined with tumeric powder paste. Families who can t afford to buy the gold Mangalasutra, use a piece of Tumeric tied to the Mangalsutra Thread.
Posted On : 5/22/2009 8:35:16 PM
Rufi malik Reward Points : 14400 Member Since : Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Turmeric are of two types.One used as spice in food and the other kind is used as cosmetics.A pinch of turmeric,spice if mixed well in a cup of milk and to drink every day this everyday ensures good health. Cosmetic turmeric is used to give skin a natural glow and also reduce the hair growth.It is also used against sweat smell.
Mentioned in ancient Sanskrit literature, mainly Ayurveda, turmeric has been an important part of Indian religious and culinary traditions for centuries. It is not surprising then, that India produces 90% of the world s turmeric. This beneficial herb is also grown in Taiwan, China, Thailand, West Pakistan and other Southeast Asian countries. Turmeric is also known as Curcuma. Here is the list, what it can do: 1 Curcuma lowers cholesterol levels. 2 Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antiseptic, useful for bronchial asthma, chronic cough. 3 Curcuma is more strongly antioxidant than Vitamins A & E. 4 Turmeric has an anti-coagulant action, keeping the blood thin. 5 Turmeric enhances the flow of bile and protective action on intestinal flora. 6 Applied topically, turmeric is also useful in treating skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections and athlete s foot. 7 Turmeric prevents platelets from clumping within blood vessels, making it effective in the prevention of atherosclerosis and its complications. 8 Turmeric is useful in cancers, especially bowel and colon cancer. 9 Curcuma is beneficial in Crohn s disease and ulcerative colitis. 10 Turmeric is beneficial in the prevention of gallstones. 11 Curcuma can prevent prostate cancer. 12 Turmeric is considered an effective remedy for expelling worms. 13 As a rich source of iron, turmeric is valuable for anemia. 14 Turmeric is beneficial in the treatment of measles. 15 External application of turmeric is beneficial for sprains and swellings. 16 Turmeric is effective for cleansing the chakras nadi-shodhana , purifying the channels of the subtle body. 17 Turmeric helps stretch the ligaments, and thus is useful for regular hatha yoga practitioners. 18 Turmeric prevents the formation of gas, particularly when it is added to a high protein meal. 19 Turmeric relieves inflammation of the tonsils and congestion in the throat. 20 In vitro and in vivo studies show curcuminoids can help with HIV in a number of ways, including acting as biological response modifiers, resulting in significant increases in CD-4 and CD-8 counts. Without turning this into a scientific review paper, I hope you are convinced that turmeric is really good for you. Daily consumption of dietary turmeric in the form of added spices, or this turmeric milk can have near magical properties. No wonder that in Hindu pujas, devas Gods as crude approximation and young brides are doused in turmeric powder
Posted On : 6/22/2009 7:35:28 AM
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Turmeric is good for ladies after delivery.There are different medicines and food for them in which Turmeric is thhe main ingridient.
Posted On : 7/6/2009 9:51:58 PM
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Turmeric is good for ladies after delivery.There are different medicines and food for them in which ..
Take equal quantities of turmeric powder and wheat flour and make a paste with sesame oil. Apply it to the face to remove unwanted hair.
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