Uses of turmeric

Recently Australian scientists reported that turmeric protects against liver damage which eventually causes cirrhosis. Curcumin, the active ingredient that gives turmeric yellow colour reduces inflammation that causes liver cell damage, blockage & scarring in 8 short weeks.

Turmeric boosts the body's immune response. That is why, it is one of the few spices that is allowed in khichdi for babies.

Curcumin helps stimulate immune cells among people with Alzheimer's, slowing the progression of the degenerative disease.

Curcumin effectively blocks the activity of a gastrointestinal hormone implicated in the development of colorectal cancer.


Turmeric's anti-inflammattory properties were  found to relieve the aches & pains of arthritis & also prevent it.


Turmeric suppresses cancer tumours & those who ingest a lot of turmeric are less prone to the disease.


Turmeric when added to milk & drunk it relieves internal bruises & injuries.


When one boils 1/2 tsp turmeric in 1 glass of milk for about 3 minutes & drinks it last at night, it helps to relive bad cough.