Various Activities of Turmeric
Since ages the healing properties of turmeric have been known to the Ayurvedic doctors in India and the local doctors of China. A number of activities of turmeric contribute towards the healing nature of turmeric. Some of the activities of turmeric are as follows.
• The most common activity of turmeric is flavoring the food, purifying the blood and curing the skin diseases.
• The heart, lungs, liver and the skin are the main organs of the activity of turmeric.
• Turmeric is used in bleeding disorders.
• It helps purification of body and mind.
• It also helps the removal of Kapha from the lungs.
• The Activities of Turmeric include: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antiseptic, appetizer, cardiovascular, cholagogue, diuretic, vulnerary, alterative, antibacterial, anti-tumor, antioxidant, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, digestive, and stimulant
• Therapeutic uses of Turmeric are cancer, digestion, gallstones, IBS, poor circulation, wounds, anemia, diabetes, food poisoning, indigestion, parasites, and staph infections.
• The regulation of the female reproductive system is helped by the turmeric.
• Turmeric purifies the breast milk and the uterus.
• In men the turmeric builds and purifies the semen
• In general the consumption of turmeric reduces diarrhea, insanity, cough, fever, urinary disorder, poisoning and problems related to lactation.
• Some time there are external ulcers that do not respond to any medication. It is in those circumstances that turmeric is used.
• Kapha can be decreased with the help of turmeric. The turmeric helps to remove mucus from the throat. It also helps getting rid of pus in the ears, wounds or eyes. It helps the removal of watery discharges like leucorrhea.
• Turmeric helps in detoxification of the liver, balancing the levels of cholesterol, fighting the allergies, stimulation of digestion, boosting of immunity, and enhancement of the complexion.
• Turmeric is considered a very good antioxidant.
• Turmeric helps the maintenance of integrity and shape of the eyes.
• Turmeric is also used to improve the complexion of the skin.
The gastro-intestinal system can be treated with turmeric. Turmeric is useful for
• making the weak stomachs strong at digestion
• Curing poor digestion
• Bringing the metabolism to normalcy
• Getting relief from Dyspepsia
• Helping protein digestion
• Increasing the capacity of the stomach to tolerate the digestive acids
• Turmeric is considered to be one of the best carminatives. It helps getting rid of distention and gas, thus helps to calm an upset digestive system. Turmeric nurtures and increases the absorption of the flora within the intestine. Turmeric can also be used for treatment of piles.