{"id":3226,"date":"2023-05-04T19:48:39","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T19:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/?p=3226"},"modified":"2023-05-04T19:48:40","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T19:48:40","slug":"medicinal-properties-and-use-of-turmeric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/?p=3226","title":{"rendered":"Medicinal Properties and Use of Turmeric"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20192%20256'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-image-3227\" width=\"192\" height=\"256\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3227\" width=\"192\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36-770x1027.png 770w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36-293x391.png 293w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36-390x520.png 390w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever tried Indian cooking, chances are high you\u2019ve tried Turmeric root (Curcuma longa). In many curries and Indian dishes, that beautiful yellow color comes from the curcumin of Turmeric\u2019s root, more correctly called rhizome. Turmeric and his cousin\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thepracticalherbalist.com\/holistic-medicine-library\/ginger-king-stomachaches-nausea-inflammation\/\">Ginger<\/a>\u00a0are two of India\u2019s favored spices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an ingredient in curries, Turmeric aids digestion. It promotes circulation and helps reduce inflammation of the digestive tract. This is in part why it\u2019s included in so many Indian\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thepracticalherbalist.com\/herbalism\/healthy-recipes\/\">recipes<\/a>. In the context of Ayurveda, Turmeric is a cleansing agent often grouped with other blood purifiers. It\u2019s recommended for imbalances of Vata and Kapha, but not for extreme Pitta excess.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20370%20247'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-image-3228\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3228\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo courtesy of Morguefile<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/medicinalplants.us\/turmeric-background-actions\">Turmeric<\/a>\u00a0is considered heating, bitter, and pungent, so it\u2019ll help to decrease Kapha and increase Vata. Although, with that in mind, Turmeric is classified as an herb that\u2019s good for all tissues of the body by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nccih.nih.gov\/health\/ayurveda\/introduction.htm\">Ayurvedic<\/a>\u00a0practitioners. It\u2019s also used to help ease depression and control pain. For many, Turmeric has held the key to reducing or even eliminating NSAID use to manage pain from conditions including arthritis and osteoarthritis as well as sprains, strains, and other muscular-skeletal injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From a more Western perspective, Turmeric is top-notch at reducing overall inflammation. It helps to thin the blood and thus promote circulation. It\u2019s often recommended for conditions that include a heart weakness, like hypertension or heart disease, as well as those that affect the digestive system directly, like diabetes and colic or flatulence. It\u2019s also considered a natural antibiotic. It helps fight infection while at the same time helping improve digestive flora and circulation so the body is better able to fight the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turmeric can be used topically to help reduce pain and heal injuries, too. It\u2019s long been a helpful partner in healing skin conditions in part for its antibiotic and anti-fungal properties and in part for its ability to improve circulation. Bruises, wounds, and rashes are all within Turmeric\u2019s historical realm of healing. Beyond healing the skin, Turmeric has been applied topically to draw on the healing and blessings of the Divine Mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bright yellow color of Turmeric along with its ability to purify are part of the reason it\u2019s been included in a variety of rituals, including weddings and baby-naming ceremonies. Those folks who have tried grinding or slicing fresh Turmeric root will attest to the long-lasting color it\u2019ll leave behind on your hands and tools. That bright yellow stain is symbolic of the gifts of prosperity, health, and well-being. It lingers for days, offering a reminder of Turmeric\u2019s gentle yet persistent power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medicinal Actions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Analgesic, Antibiotic, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-spasmodic, Antioxidant, Digestive, Hepatic, Immunomodulative<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you include Turmeric in your daily diet?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20370%20247'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-image-3229\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png 300w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38-293x195.png 293w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38-120x80.png 120w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38-240x160.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Turmeric Powder<\/em><br><em>Photo courtesy Morguefile<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Turmeric root is powerful even when dried. It\u2019s available in many grocery stores thanks to the British, who spread their love of Indian cooking worldwide, making Turmeric a well-known and well-loved spice. If you have access to fresh Turmeric root, you\u2019ll notice that the flavor is sweeter than the powder, but other than that they\u2019re quite similar. I prefer fresh Turmeric to dried, but I keep dried on-hand just in case I really need it. I buy fresh Turmeric at my local Asian\u00a0food\u00a0store. I can get it nearly year-round. I like to grate fresh Turmeric and freeze it on a tray then bag it so it\u2019s easy to use later. If you\u2019re substituting fresh, grated root for dried in a recipe, you\u2019ll want to use roughly three times the amount of Turmeric powder the recipe requires. Adjust to your own taste, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turmeric is used in curries, of course. It can also be added to warmed milk or teas as well. I\u2019ve included it in cold and flu\u00a0remedies\u00a0as a decoction, syrup, or even occasionally a tincture. It\u2019s a key component of Three-Root Syrup for its ability to help with recovery from illnesses and strengthen the overall constitution. Turmeric\u2019s bitter quality makes it hard to take on its own. You can try it powdered in capsules, although I prefer\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thepracticalherbalist.com\/healthy-recipes\/food\/candied-turmeric\/\">Candied Turmeric<\/a>\u00a0myself. The intense sweet of the sugar helps offset Turmeric\u2019s bitter qualities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Turmeric is not recommended if you\u2019re pregnant or trying to conceive because it is a mild uterine stimulant. Potentially, it can cause uterine contractions. Folks who are using pharmaceuticals will want to stick to lower,\u00a0food-level doses and keep an eye on their drug levels. Turmeric can help improve circulation and digestion, so it may alter how the body interacts with pharmaceuticals. Additionally, Turmeric\u2019s digestive and circulation stimulant qualities may make it inappropriate for folks on medications for some types of digestive ulcers, bile duct obstructions, acid reflux, and blood-thinning drugs. If you have a propensity toward kidney stones, be aware that the oxalic acid in Turmeric may aggravate your condition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever tried Indian cooking, chances are high you\u2019ve tried Turmeric root (Curcuma longa). In many curries and Indian dishes, that beautiful yellow color comes from the curcumin of Turmeric\u2019s root, more correctly called rhizome. Turmeric and his cousin\u00a0Ginger\u00a0are two of India\u2019s favored spices. As an ingredient in curries, Turmeric aids digestion. It promotes circulation and helps reduce inflammation of the digestive tract. This is in part why it\u2019s included in so many Indian\u00a0recipes. In the context of Ayurveda, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3226","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-food"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3226","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3226"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3226\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3230,"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3226\/revisions\/3230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}