Turmeric contains anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antibiotic properties. It has been used to treat a number of maladies and may help prevent others. Its health benefits are numerous and here is a list of how it has been used:
- Heal sprains
- Heal open wounds
- Relieve symptoms of arthritis
- Prevent and repair damage from heart failure
- Treat acne
- Treat eczema
- Improve liver function
- Treat digestive illness
- Treat bladder infections
- Treat diarrhea
- Prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease
- Aid in weight loss
- Treat psoriasis
- To remove facial hair
- To improve skin
The health benefits of turmeric are truly amazing. However, since it has the ability to reduce the coagulation of blood, if you take any form of blood-thinning medications you should not use Turmeric.
In small human studies turmeric was noted to reduce gas and bloating. It was also found to prolong the remission of ulcerative colitis in those who were treated with conventional medications. Turmeric in combination with other anti-inflammatory herbs has been found to improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
In animals, turmeric reduced the plaque build up in arteries and lowered cholesterol. Further animal studies have found that turmeric can help prevent and control several cancers including prostate, breast, skin and colon cancer. It does this by cutting off blood supply to the tumors.
One of the more exciting potential roles of turmeric is in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. In India, where it is used in large quantities, the risk of Alzheimer’s disease is low. Studies are being conducted to see if the reason for this is due to the widespread use of turmeric.
For now, we need to wait for the research to validate the health claims surrounding turmeric, but there is a good reason to use it. When added to food it is a wonderful taste treat. Fortunately it may be good for our health as well.
This content originally appeared on doctoroz.com
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