TURMERIC

A plant related to ginger. It comes from South-East Asia. Long rhizomes resemble ginger, but are thinner, rounder, and light orange in color.

Healing parts:

Root.  

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Healing properties:

• antioxidant,

• anti-inflammatory

• counteracting the growth of microorganisms,

• antibacterial,

• antifungal,

• antiviral,

• anticoagulant,

• painkillers,

• anti-depressants,

• anxiolytic,

• lowering cholesterol,

• reducing muscle pain after exercise,

• accelerating wound healing,

• antispasmodics,

• protective for liver cells,

• increasing the production and flow of bile.

Application for the body:

1. Turmeric is believed to inhibit the growth of cancers of the colon, stomach ( 1 ), and breast ( 2 ).

2. Supports the treatment of hepatitis, nausea and digestive system disorders.

3. Helpful for people without a gallbladder.

4. It stimulates the activity of insulin and reduces the possibility of a stroke.

5. Supports the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

6. Supports the treatment of cancer, yeast infection, AIDS, and Crohn's disease.  

7. Supports the treatment of depression ( 3 ) and anxiety ( 4 )

8. Helpful in the fight against acne breakouts.

Application in cosmetics:

1. Turmeric is rich in antioxidants that slow down cell damage.

2. It is used as an exfoliant for the skin and improves its appearance.

3. It helps with inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, dry skin, psoriasis and eczema.

4. It decreases  discoloration  and evens out the skin tone.

5. Supports  fight  with wrinkles and skin aging ( 5 ).

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Reservation:

This entry is for  for information and education. It is not medical advice.