Turmeric is one of the most nutritionally rich herbs. As per the USDA, it contains some protein, vitamin C, vitamin B6 calcium, iron, dietary fiber, sodium, and about 29 calories in a 1 tablespoon serving of turmeric powder. It also provides a rich supply of potassium, magnesium, and manganese.
Closely related to the other members of the ginger family, turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a perennial herb native to India. The herb itself is derived from the rhizome of the plant, which is dried before the useful powdered form can be acquired. It needs a rather specific temperature and environment to thrive, so it is not widely cultivated throughout the world but is exported due to its desirability. The bright yellow color of this herb, due to the curcumin it contains, is perhaps its most striking characteristic. You’ve certainly seen it, even if you haven’t recognized it, and if you have ever enjoyed Indian food, you have almost certainly consumed it.
Turmeric smells slightly like mustard but has a hot, almost pepper-like bitterness to it that complements a variety of dishes. The herb has also been praised as one of the most comprehensive and powerful herbal medicines in Ayurvedic treatments and other traditional cultural remedies. Curcumin is the most important active ingredient of this “super herb”.
Turmeric, due to the presence of curcumin, acts as a potent anti-inflammatory agent, say researchers from the University of Arizona, Tucson, USA. The curcumin in turmeric works by inhibiting several different molecules that play a role in inflammation. In fact, a topical salve made with turmeric can even reduce the inflammation of hemorrhoids.
Turmeric helps keep your skin healthy in many ways.
It keeps acne at bay by inhibiting the growth of pimple-causing bacteria and reducing the oil secretion by the sebaceous glands.
The constant use of turmeric clears acne scars, which makes your skin flawless and glowing.
Its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties accelerate the healing of a cut and soothe skin irritation.
Curcumin present in turmeric is an antioxidant that fights signs of aging like wrinkles and pigmentation by scavenging dangerous free radicals.
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