Value of turmeric is not so much in its culinary many medicinal properties. Because it includes a lot of useful minerals such as iodine, iron, phosphorus, calcium, B vitamins, as well as K and C. In addition, turmeric contains compounds - antioxidants and anti-inflammatory action, similar to that provided synthetic antibiotics . Only Unlike artificial drugs, this action does not bring harm to the body side of the patient.
Not surprisingly, the Oriental medicine since ancient times used turmeric for medicinal purposes, attributing it many useful qualities. Physicians practicing Ayurveda, believed that turmeric cleanses the chakras - energy channels of the body. They still use turmeric as a means of cleaning all body tissues and blood of toxins. In modern medicine, turmeric is also used to successfully treat many diseases. For example, as an analgesic and a hemostat with injuries (in powder form). If the same mix turmeric powder with various fillings - honey, melted butter - Get ointment can successfully treat a variety of diseases. In the first case - of inflammation and injuries, in the second - skin sores and ulcers.
It is proved that turmeric reduces the risk of leukemia in children, slows the development of Alzheimer's disease, can be used in the fight against obesity because of its ability to regulate metabolism.
It is also widely used in folk, "home" medicine - the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract, burns, eye inflammation, diabetes, manifestations of asthma and allergic diseases of the skin.
Of course, although turmeric is considered relatively harmless means, it is better to consult a doctor beforehand. Especially since she still has a contraindication to the use of, for example, in certain diseases of the gallbladder. Furthermore, doctors recommend using turmeric refrain from taking other medications.