ANTIBIOTIC, ANTISEPTIC-TURMERIC.

 Turmeric is commonly used in Indian kitchen. Latin name is Curcuma longa.Turmeric belongs to Zingiberacae family. Curcumin & Curcuminoids are the active ingredients.                                              

Turmeric

USES OF TURMERIC AS MEDICINE.

• Turmeric is soothing to the stomach  and is thought to prevent  stomach cancer  if given with  Lime juice.
• Turmeric is a Natural antibacterial  and antiseptic agent.
• When combined with cauliflower  it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate  cancer.
• Potent natural anti inflammatory drug without side effects and is natural pain killer.
• It can also help to protect the Gallbladder and liver and provide a defence against cancer.
• It is a natural Liver detoxifier.
• It reduces the risk of childhood leukaemia.
•  May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloid plaque build up in the brain.
• May prevent occurrence of  metastases  in  different forms of cancer.
• May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
• It is a good blood purifier and useful  in skin diseases.
• In head ache and nose block, burn turmeric and inhale the fumes.
• For fresh wounds just apply the paste of turmeric.That gives antiseptic effect.
• Boil one cup of mil with one spoon of turmeric powder.Add sugar or jaggery(if required) for taste. Drink when it is hot.This gives relief from cough and cold.
• To remove unwanted hair mix turmeric powder with wheat powder and coconut oil and make paste.Apply this paste over that.
• To improve the complexion mix turmeric powder with Channa flour and milk cream and apply over the face.Wash after 15 minutes.
• For small rashes apply turmeric powder mixed with lime juice.
• In liver and spleen enlargement application of turmeric paste over that area gives good result.
• Nishamalaki, that is turmeric and Indian gooseberry is mentioned in AYURVEDA for treating  Diabetes.Mixture of turmeric  powder and gooseberry powder in empty stomach daily is useful .
• To treat acne apply the paste of chandana(sandalwood) and turmeric over face. Wash after 15 minutes.
• Haridra Khanda is the classical preparation for the treatment of chronic cough and wheezing.
• It is good to cleans the uterus.
• Turmeric subsides all the three doshas.

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