Yellow
is the prime eye catching color and it has cooling stimulation in the brain.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been used for 4,000 years to treat
a variety of conditions. Studies show that turmeric may help fight infections
and some cancers, reduce inflammation, and treat digestive problems. Many
studies have taken place in test tubes and animals and turmeric may not work as
well in humans. Some studies have used an injectable form of curcumin, the
active substance in turmeric. Finally, some of the studies show conflicting
evidence.
Turmeric is widely used
in cooking and gives Indian curry its flavor and yellow color. It is also used
in mustard and to color butter and cheese. Turmeric has been used in both
Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory, to treat digestive and liver
problems, skin diseases, and wounds. Curcumin is also a powerful antioxidant.
Antioxidants scavenge molecules in the body known as free radicals, which
damage cell membranes, tamper with DNA, and even cause cell death. Antioxidants
can fight free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage
they cause. In addition,c urcumin lowers the levels of two enzymes in the body
that cause inflammation. It also stops platelets from clumping together to form
blood clots.
According to Ayurvedam,
(a science dedicated to herbals & naturals) Turmeric plays vital role in
day to day life .It is the only ingredient used for all type of cooking agent
.It is a natural skin conditioner, heals cuts, burns and wounds etc. Turmeric
is used as a main and basic formula for all health & Skin care products .It
is also used as main and basic substance for skins Ointments.
Each and every one of us emits brain wave and the wavelength
differs from person to person. And to regularize the wave length Hindu women
used to apply kum kum made out of pure turmeric. Also it is very difficult to
hypnotize or mesmerize a person who applies Turmeric spot regularly in one's
fore head .In addition to this the benefit of regularizing one’s own brain wave
length is activated for those apply it regularly.
The Vaishnav Brahmans from South India applies
turmeric paste in a vertical line in their fore head. It is believed that this
strengthens their brain wave length and also it avoids scattering wave and
sends signals in a focussed manner.
Research
suggests that turmeric may be helpful for the following conditions:
Indigestion
or Dyspepsia: Curcumin stimulates the gallbladder to produce bile, which
some people think may help improve digestion. The German Commission E, which
determines which herbs can be safely prescribed in Germany, has approved
turmeric for digestive problems. And one double-blind, placebo-controlled study
found that turmeric reduced symptoms of bloating and gas in people suffering
from indigestion.
Ulcerative colitis:
Turmeric may help
people with ulcerative colitis stay in remission. Ulcerative colitis is a
chronic disease of the digestive tract where symptoms tend to come and go. In
one double-blind, placebo-controlled study, people whose ulcerative colitis was
in remission took either curcumin or placebo, along with conventional medical
treatment, for 6 months. Those who took curcumin had a relapse rate much lower
than those who took placebo.
Stomach
Ulcers: Turmeric does not seem to help treat stomach ulcers. In fact,
there is some evidence that it may increase stomach acid, making existing
ulcers worse.
Heart
Disease: Early studies suggested that turmeric may help prevent
atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque that can block arteries and lead to
heart attack or stroke. In animal studies, an extract of turmeric lowered
cholesterol levels and kept LDL "bad" cholesterol from building up in
blood vessels. Because it stops platelets from clumping together, turmeric may
also prevent blood clots from building up along the walls of arteries. But a
double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that taking curcumin, the active
ingredient in turrmeric, at a dose of up to 4 g per day did not improve
cholesterol levels.
Cancer:
There has been a great
deal of research on turmeric's anti-cancer properties, but results are still
very early. Evidence from test tube and animal studies suggests that curcumin
may help prevent or treat several types of cancers, including prostate, breast,
skin, and colon cancer. Its preventive effects may be because it is a strong
antioxidant, protecting cells from damage. More research is needed. Cancer
should be treated with conventional medications. Don't use alternative
therapies alone to treat cancer. If you choose to use complementary therapies
along with your cancer treatment, make sure you tell all your doctors.
Uveitis:
A preliminary study
suggests curcumin may help treat uveitis, an inflammation of the eye’s iris. In
one study of 32 people with chronic anterior uveitis, curcumin was effective as
corticosteroids, the type of medication usually prescribed. More research is
needed.
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