I am inspired to write this post about the benefits of Turmeric because of my sister, Yasmin! I love her very much and encourage all my siblings to always become a better version of themselves everyday whether it be through physical, emotional, and spiritual work! My sister recently told me about how she suffers less menstrual cycle pain by merely switching her diet around and incorporating a miracle herb daily into her life! 

Brief History of Turmeric

This miracle medicine is called Turmeric! I personally rarely use Turmeric but I have heard and read about how magical this root is! Very ancient medicine, Turmeric has been used for about 4000 years. In Vedic Indian culture, 

Turmeric is used as a culinary spice and even has some religious significance. The spread of  Turmeric reached China, West Africa, East Africa, And Jamaica in the 18th century. 

In Southeast Asia, Turmeric's amazing yellow color  is used in religious ceremonies. Because of this, Turmeric's nickname is "Indian Saffron."  Natural and Folk medicine has relied on Turmeric's healing benefits for centuries.... It is funny how modern medicine is finally realizing the benefits of Turmeric now. 

Composition of Turmeric

This medicine has over 100 components. The main component of this root medicine is an oil containing turmerone, and another popular component called curcumin. These components are natural antioxidants. A nutritional analysis of Turmeric shows that 100 g of Turmeric contains 390 calories, 10 g total fat, 3 g saturated fat, 0.2 g calcium, 0.26 g phosphorous, 10 mg of sodium, 25oo mg potassium, 47.5 mg iron, 0.9 mg thiamine, 0.19 mg riboflavin, 4.8 mg niacin, 50 mg ascorbic acid, 69.9 g total carbohydrates, 21 g of dietary fiber, 3 g sugar,  and 8 g of protein! (this is a scientific analysis, I found it here on this website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92752/)

Over the 100 amazing components that Turmeric has, Curcuminoids are the most popular and well known antioxidants that gives Turmeric's rise to fame. One curcuminoid in particular is Curcumin! Curcumin is said to halt an enzyme that may be responsible for turning toxic environmental factors into carcinogens in the body. Curcumin supplements and Turmeric extracts can now be purchased in stores and herbal stores for a more concentrated antioxidant dose. 

Health Benefits of Turmeric

* In Ayurveda medicine, it helps Strengthen overall energy in the body

* Relieve gas

* Dispel worms

* Improve digestion

* Combat free radicals

* Protect against heart disease

* Help Rheumatoid arthritis 

* Protect liver from oxidative stress

* Helps fight diabetes and cancer

* Turmeric also has antimicrobial properties!

Black Pepper Helps The Effectiveness Of Turmeric

Black Pepper contains piperine which has been proven to increase the absorption of Turmeric to be more effective in the body. 

It is good to add Black Pepper when cooking, juicing, or preparing anything with Turmeric! 

Practical Uses And Remedies

Here are some ideas to google and research if you want to start incorporating Turmeric into your diet!

* Turmeric Tea or Golden Milk

* Turmeric Broth

* Soothing Face Mask

* Indian Curry cuisines

* Acne gel

* Teeth whitener

* Itch remedy

* And many other uses! 

Disclaimer

Always do your own research and read more articles about Turmeric and its uses. Turmeric is very powerful and beneficial but it may not be suitable for some. consult with your doctor when unsure or are taking other medical drug pills. Never combine herbal medicine with conventional medicine. Eliminate one or the other. Be careful. 

I read and got my information from these websites!

* https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92752/

* https://wellnessmama.com/5297/turmeric-uses/

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