Turmeric is a herb also known by other names such as curcuma longa and ‘queen of spices’. Turmeric is used preparing dishes. Looking at the various other uses and benefits of this herb, one may not fail to notice why this golden herb is indeed the ‘queen of spices’. Let us lexamine the various benefits associated with this herb.
1. Fighting Cancer
Turmeric is useful in preventing such cancers as prostate cancer by destroying cancer cells. Research has shown that turmeric contains certain components that protect the body cells against radiation-induced tumors. Additionally, turmeric wards off tumor cells such as T-cell leukemia, colon cancer causing cells as well breast cancer-causing cells.
2. Arthritis Relief
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3. Diabetes Management
Insulin levels can be managed by use of turmeric, which effectively manages diabetes. If you also have insulin resistance in your body, turmeric is the herb to use. Effectively, you will be preventing occurrence Type-2 diabetes.
4. Disinfectant
Turmeric powder is a useful anti-bacterial agent which is used as a disinfectant. It quickens the healing process on a cut or wound. Other conditions it treats include psoriasis among other inflammatory conditions affecting the skin.
5. Alzheimer’s Prevention
By improving the flow of oxygen in the brain, turmeric powder promotes a healthy brain and hence prevents accumulation of plaque which is responsible for the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
6. Promotes Digestion
Inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis can be treated by use of turmeric. On a word of caution, turmeric should not be used by people with any gall bladder disorder as this may complicate the ailment
7. Detoxification of the liver
Turmeric produces enzymes which detoxifies the blood. The work of the enzymes is to break and eliminate toxins in the body. Over and above that, turmeric is said to better blood circulation.
8. Body Weight
It has been found that turmeric assists in the flow of bile which is an important factor in the assimilation of dietary fat. As a result, turmeric is useful in the management of body weight. Weight watchers should therefore take a teaspoon of turmeric powder together with every meal they consume.
9. Regulation of Cholesterol Level
Turmeric reduces serum cholesterol levels. It maintains the ideal cholesterol in the body hence preventing cardiovascular diseases.
10. Immune Booster
It Contains lipopolysaccharide, a substance known promote the functions of the body’s immune system. Turmeric has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents which fight infections such as colds, flu and coughs which weaken the immune system.
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