Turmeric, or “The Golden Spice of India,” is one of the most commonly used kitchen ingredients. Turmeric is used in plenty to enhance the color and flavor of the food in most of the Asian cuisines. This Golden Spice, sometimes called the ‘Indian saffron’, offers an array of health and therapeutic benefits.
The benefits of this culinary spice are mainly due to the presence of an antioxidant called curcumin, which is responsible for the bright hue. In Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric has long been used to treat various ailments, including cancer. In the 20th century, turmeric started gaining popularity in modern medicine as well. Numerous research studies have been conducted to find out about the therapeutic benefits of turmeric.
More than 100 components have been isolated from turmeric, and the main component is called curcuminoids. Nutritional analysis has shown that turmeric contains high amounts of iron, potassium, phosphorous, vitamin C and vitamin B1.
Turmeric has been used extensively as a herbal medicine for wound healing, rheumatoid arthritis, digestive disorders, respiratory diseases, urinary tract infections and skin diseases. Big pharmaceutical companies have started developing drugs using the components in turmeric. Turmeric also has uses as a secret ingredient for a beautiful and glowing skin. Most of the cosmetic products on the market contain turmeric components.
Benefits of Turmeric:
The health benefits of turmeric have been widely recognized to the point that Western countries add turmeric to milk, lattes, and tea. Recently, turmeric milk, also called the “Golden Milk”, has gained popularity.
When this magical ingredient is found abundantly in nature, offering various health benefits, why rely on chemicals and drugs? Add turmeric to your daily diet to not only add flavor to your food, but also for a healthy, happy life!
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