Haldi and Its medicinal benefits

Turmeric has immmense culinary and medicinal benefits.Turmeric powder is one of the most used and essential spices in any Indian kitchen and is more or less a must ingredient for almost all Indian dishes.

The primary compound in turmeric is active “curcumin” which gives a yellowish color to dishes.Turmeric,widely known in India as “Haldi” is also used in various ayurvedic medicines for variety of helath issues.Here are some of the reasons why it is consdiered as a boon for our helath.

1. Gives Relief in Arthritis
   Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties because of the
   “curcumin” in it which makes it beneficial for arthritis.It has
   very high amount of anti-oxidants which are known for removing
   free radicals from the body and thus preventing cell damage.
2. Improves the Digestion
   If one is going from digestive issues or issues related to GI
   tract (Gastro Intestinal Tract,consume raw haldi.Haldi stimulates
   the Gall bladder to generate bile and make the digestive process
   more efficient in a shorter span of time.
3. Known to Prevent Cancer
   The curcumin in turmeric is widely known as “anti Cancer”.In
   cancer if haldi can be consumed with black pepper,it becomes very
   effective to boost the positive effects of Chemotherapy and thus
   making it more efficient.
4. Immunity Booster
   Turmeric has medicinal properties like anti-viral,anti-bacterial
   and anti-fungal which boosts our system and provides us greater
   resistance against microorganisms.
5. Quickly heal wounds
   To treat any cut,wound,burn or infection haldi is widely used in
   indian system.It has amazing anti-bacterial and anti septic
   properties which makes it a very effective disinfectant.