Friday, April 17, 2015

Turmeric - CURCUMA - KURKUMA - HALDI - කහ - kasturi manjal

what it called 

Turmeric (Curcuma longakasturi manjal or just manjal,The name of the genus, Curcuma is from an Arabic name of both saffron and turmeric,
its a plant of the ginger family.
When not used fresh, the rhizomes are boiled for about 30–45 minutes and then dried in hot ovens, after which they are ground into a deep-orange-yellow powder commonly used as a spice in Indian cuisine and curries, for dyeing, and to impart color to mustard condiments. One active ingredient is curcumin, which has a distinctly earthy, slightly bitter, slightly hotpeppery flavor and a mustardy smell.
Turmeric has been used in Asia for thousands of years and is a major part of Siddha medicine. It was first used as a dye and then later for its medicinal properties.

nutrition facts

Turmeric (Curcuma ) has been used for 4,000 years to treat a variety of conditions. Studies 

show that turmeric may help fight infections and some cancers, reduce inflammation, and treat 

digestive problems.


Turmeric is widely used in cooking and gives Indian curry its flavor and yellow color. It is also 

used in mustard and to color butter and cheese. Turmeric has been used in both Ayurvedic 

and Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory, to treat digestive and liver problems, skin 

diseases, and wounds.

Curcuma is also a powerful antioxidant.

Research suggests that turmeric may be helpful for the following conditions:

Indigestion or Dyspepsia

Curcumin stimulates the gallbladder to produce bile, which some people think may help 

improve digestion. The German Commission E, which determines which herbs can be safely 

prescribed in Germany, has approved turmeric for digestive problems. And one double-blind, 

placebo-controlled study found that turmeric reduced symptoms of bloating and gas in people 

suffering from indigestion.


Ulcerative colitis

Turmeric may help people with ulcerative colitis stay in remission. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic 

disease of the digestive tract where symptoms tend to come and go. In one double-blind, 

placebo-controlled study, people whose ulcerative colitis was in remission took either 

curcumin 

or placebo, along with conventional medical treatment, for 6 months. Those who took curcumin 

had a relapse rate much lower than those who took placebo.


Osteoarthritis

Because of its ability to reduce inflammation, researchers have wondered if turmeric may help 

relieve osteoarthritis pain. One study found that people using an Ayurvedic formula of herbs 

and 

minerals with turmeric, winter cherry (Withinia somnifera), boswellia (Boswellia serrata), and 

zinc had less pain and disability. But it’s impossible to know whether it was turmeric or one of 

the other supplements -- or all of them together -- that was responsible.


Heart Disease

Early studies suggested that turmeric may help prevent atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque 

that can block arteries and lead to heart attack or stroke. In animal studies, an extract of 

turmeric lowered cholesterol levels and kept LDL "bad" cholesterol from building up in blood 

vessels. Because it stops platelets from clumping together, turmeric may also prevent blood 

clots from building up along the walls of arteries. But a double-blind, placebo-controlled study 

found that taking curcumin, the active ingredient in turrmeric, at a dose of up to 4 g per day did 

not improve cholesterol levels.


Cancer

There has been a great deal of research on turmeric's anti-cancer properties, but results are 

still very early. Evidence from test tube and animal studies suggests that curcumin may help 

prevent or treat several types of cancers, including prostate, breast, skin, and colon cancer. Its 

preventive effects may be because it is a strong antioxidant, protecting cells from damage. 

Cancer should be treated with conventional medications. 

Turmeric - American Cancer Society



Bacterial and Viral Infections

Test tube and animal studies suggest turmeric  kill bacteria and viruses. 


Uveitis

A preliminary study suggests curcumin may help treat uveitis, an inflammation of the eye’s iris. 







Turmeric (haldi ) Beauty benefits

There is a wide range of turmeric benefits that include your skin, hair and whole body, some of these benefits are:

1. Wound healing and scar-diminishing properties.

Haldi is a great way to cure scars especially acne scars, all you need for this turmeric recipe is to mix haldi powder with few drops of water till it forms a paste, and leave this turmeric face mask on the marks for 15 minutes.

 2. Anti aging Benefits

Haldi weakens stress in skin cells, and when combined with raw milk and tomato it becomes more effective.

3.Potential anti-cancer capabilities

Because of the anti-oxidants especially breast cancer, and possibly slow the spread of cancer.

4. Fight acne

Turmeric take care of inflammation, which makes one of the best natural ways to fight acne.

5. Moisturizing your skin

Haldi and honey form a lovely mixture for curing dry skin.

6.Facial hair reducer

If used regularly, IT can be used to reduce hair growth where needed.

7. Cracked heels

Turmeric benefits also include fighting dry skin on not only your face but also your whole body.


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