Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been used as a home remedy in different ailments since ages. From a common cold to joint pain, from improving the taste to healing wounds and from relieving itching to improving skin complexion, Turmeric has it all. It has been described as golden in colour and compared with the beauty of a full moon day. In the South Asian countries like India and Nepal, the paste of turmeric is applied on the bride’s body as a pre-wedding ritual to improve her glow and complexion.
Belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, turmeric plant is an erect perennial herb 2-3 ft high. The leaves are long and broad, bright green with distinct mid-rib, 6-10 in groups on pseudostems about 40cm long. The flowers are yellowish in pairs in the axilla of brackets, one opening before the other.
Turmeric contains volatile oil, Curcumin, Vitamin A, protein, minerals, and carbohydrate.
The part of the turmeric used is the underground stem, often referred to as root. Fresh turmeric juice can be taken in 10-30 ml amount while the dried powder is recommended to be taken in 1-3 gm dose.
With its multiple systemic effects and side benefits, turmeric has been helping us heal in many ways as it is used as a spice in vegetables and pickles. As our kitchen’s doctor, it continuously helps in keeping our good health and maintain peace. We can use it better, wisely and as per our body’s need if we are aware of what miracle it has yet to do.
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