Turmeric powder is a traditional, holy, medicinal herb in India. It belongs to the Curcuma longa family. The plant is native to Southeast Asia. It is a herbal spice that has been used in cooking and medicine since ancient times. It adds color, spice, and taste to the dishes.
At first, the plant is grown in China, Bangladesh, West Indies, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Peru, Australia, and Java.
India and other Hinduistic countries consider turmeric as a holy ingredient that has sacred nature and works as a disinfectant. It has been used as a dye for Holy functions and rituals. It is an essential ingredient that should be present in every Hindi Pooja preparation.
Aside from these holy uses, turmeric is one of the spices that are available for cheap prices. It is also used as medicine in Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha medicine.
In India, all the curries and dishes include turmeric powder. It is one of the three most used spices used in India including chilly powder and coriander powder.
Turmeric water is used to wash out the germs from the meat as it has anti-bacterial properties.
Health Benefits of Turmeric Powder
Tumeric is used to treat fever, cold, sneeze, cough, and throat infections.
It also fleshes out the unhealthy cholesterol from the body.
The powder reduced itching and inflammation. You can add turmeric paste to wounds to get quick relief from pain and swelling. It is a great wound healer too.
Drinking milk with turmeric powder provides better relief to sore throat and cold.
Taking steam with turmeric powder provides quick relief to clogged nose and running nose.
The anti-bacterial properties of turmeric make it an effective antibiotic to be used as an internal and external medicine.
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