Top 20 Health Benefits Of Turmeric


by Helen Miller - Date: 2009-05-02 - Word Count: 410 Share This!

Turmeric is an essential spice, which has been used as a natural healer in India for more than 2500 years. It has medicinal values and forms an indispensable part in Indian cuisine. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, which is known for its anti-oxidant, anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory properties. Some researches have shown that turmeric offers numerous health benefits and it is highly beneficial in treating dangerous health conditions like cancer and Alzheimer.

Turmeric is an excellent antibiotic and it helps to prevent bacterial infections in minor cuts, burns and wounds. This is one of the top health benefits of turmeric. It is natural painkiller and it can help to alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis. As it has anti-inflammatory properties, it proves to be beneficial in treating arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Recent researches confirm that turmeric can help relieve the symptoms of various types of cancer. If taken with cauliflower regularly, it can prevent prostate cancer and can ease the existing prostate cancer symptoms. It reduces the risk of developing childhood leukemia. A research shows that turmeric prevents breast cancer in mice.

Turmeric is proved to be beneficial to both the liver and the digestive system. It may shrink the swelled hepatic ducts and so it is useful in treating liver conditions like hepatitis, jaundice and cirrhosis. It can help to cure digestive disorders. It improves the ability of the digestive system to dissolve fats and thus helps in reducing the overweight problem.

Turmeric is used to treat depression in Chinese medicine. It offers great support in the treatment of skin conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis and other inflammatory skin disorders. It may prevent Alzheimer's diseases, as it has the capacity to remove the amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.

One of the top benefits of turmeric is its ability to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors. It is beneficial in curing the menstrual cramps of women. It reduces the severity of menstrual pain and helps to regularize the menstrual cycle. It helps in curing the damaged skin condition, as it has natural wound healing ability. It has influence on multiple myeloma and pancreatic cancer. It improves the effects of chemo drugs and helps to reduce its side effects.

Turmeric powder can be used in various recipes regularly. Adding a pinch of turmeric powder can provide a flavor to the food and offer several health benefits. It is also available in pill form in many health food stores.

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Helen Miller is a diet control fanatic, who has lost over 70 pounds of body fat. She shares her amazing story of how she did it through her weight and diet control blog.

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