Turmeric, self-ground

The powder prepared from the roots of turmeric (haridra) is rich yellow in color, which can have a golden, terracotta tint. If you add lemon juice to this spice, turmeric will acquire a bright red color. Added to dishes, turmeric gives them a bright yellow color and a fresh persistent aroma.

The use of turmeric in cooking

• For rice, pilaf, various curries, and legume dishes
• An excellent seasoning for egg dishes, sauces, soups, lamb, fish
• As a dye for marinades, butter and cheeses, as well as in the production of mustard
• To give a bright taste and color to bakery products, cakes
• Gives products freshness and increases their shelf life.

If you are not a fan of this spice, then at first it is recommended to add it to food in small quantities, literally on the tip of a knife per kilogram of rice. If you overdo it with turmeric, you risk getting a bitter burning taste of the dish

Application of turmeric root in medicine

We have always liked the oriental saying: “Let your food be your medicine”, and it is turmeric with its natural healing properties that can not only decorate your dishes, giving them an exquisite oriental aroma, but also is a reliable assistant proven for centuries in the fight against many diseases.

If you didn’t know, turmeric is the closest relative of ginger, but turmeric, unlike ginger, contains such an amount of curcumin that the use of just one pinch of this spice per day noticeably changes the state of health for the better, thanks to the main “trump card” turmeric – its ability to cleanse the body of toxins.

Today, this is one of the few spices on whose medicinal properties scientists all over the world place great hopes. It is this spice that gives people hope in finding a cure for such serious diseases as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

In addition to useful macro- and microelements, turmeric root contains:

curcumin is a substance that suppresses the growth of cancer cells, especially in neoplasms on the skin, in the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and mammary gland, reduces the content of harmful cholesterol in the body and reduces the risk of developing atherosclerosis, which prevents the formation of stones in the liver and kidneys and bladder. Similarly, curcumin is able to restrain the development of tuberculosis

cineole (eucalyptol), has a positive effect on the work of the stomach, which destroys parasites

tumerone, which suppresses the growth of pathogenic bacteria

turmerone, which plays an important role in the self-recovery of brain functions in the development of neurological disorders, for example, in Alzheimer’s disease.

bioflavonoid vitamin P, which is involved in the restoration of blood vessels, improves the work of the cardiovascular system, which helps in the treatment of asthma, sclerosis, dermatitis and psoriasis.

Turmeric in Ayurveda

Part used: rhizome
Energy: warms, PV + K
Action: as a stimulant, improves metabolism, heals, antibacterial, strengthens bone tissue Precautions: use with caution in case of jaundice, gallstone disease; in large doses – during pregnancy and gastritis or stomach ulcer, children up to 2 years old.

In addition to using turmeric as a spice for various dishes, it is drunk at night with hot milk, butter, cocoa and honey.
The simplest recipe for a prophylactic with turmeric:
¼ – ½ tsp. ground turmeric
½ – 1 tsp. honey
Mix honey with turmeric and take 2-3 times a day half an hour before meals.

Haridra is considered a safe spice and extracts from it are used not only in alternative medicine, but also in pharmaceuticals, but it is always necessary to remember a few rules of treatment with herbs and spices:
– never start treatment during exacerbation of diseases and without consulting your doctor
– do not mix herbs and spices yourself, the effect of which you do not know.

Turmeric roots and their use in cosmetology

According to an ancient belief, turmeric is endowed with the energy of the Divine Matter, gifting people with it, it brings them life, prosperity and beauty.

Fields of application of turmeric

to strengthen hair – turmeric is rubbed into the scalp together with coconut or sandalwood oil
for rejuvenation – turmeric is included in many masks for the face and body (especially valued in the care of oily and mature skin)
is included in the mixture for massage for compresses and baths for rinsing and in the composition of lotions, the action of which is aimed at oral cavity care and teeth whitening ethereal
turmeric oil can be used for inhalation and in aroma lamps. Inhaling aromatic oil helps to quickly recover from stress and increased mental stress.