Turmeric The Golden Spice

Turmeric powder

The Golden Spice

Origin of Turmeric

Popularly known as Haridra in Sanskrit, Haldi in North India, Arisina in Kannada and manjal in Tamil has a history of 4000 years, loaded with many medicinal benefits, the reference can be seen in ayurveda and unani medicine literature. The word turmeric comes from a Latin word terra merita (meritorious earth), it’s also known as Indian saffron because of its bright yellow colour. As per reports the global production of turmeric is around 11 lakh tonnes per annum. India dominates the world production scenario contributing 80% followed by China (8%), Myanmar (4%), Nigeria (3%) and Bangladesh (3%) Turmeric is used for medicinal purposes and religious purposes(In Indian culture, the importance of turmeric goes far beyond medicine. The Hindu religion sees turmeric as auspicious and sacred) and integral part of Indian Cuisine

Usage of Turmeric

As an ingredient to Indian Cuisine

Turmeric, a wonder spice, is a part of every Indian household. Apart from adding taste and colour to a dish turmeric powder adds health benefit to food. Almost every dish made in Indian household will have Turmeric powder in it, Turmeric powder is part of Sambar, Rasam, Pickle, Chutney, Dal, Kichdi, as the yellow colour adds a nice tinge and taste as well. In simple words, Indian dishes are incomplete without Turmeric powder.

Religious usage

Turmeric is considered auspicious in Indian households. In most parts of India, People use Turmeric as an ingredient for holy ceremonies, Turmeric paste is used for decoration of Idols and Turmeric water is treated as holy water and cleansed and cleans body and mind.

Usage of turmeric as medicine

Turmeric is used as an herbal medicine for rheumatoid arthritis, chronic anterior uveitis, conjunctivitis, skin cancer, smallpox, chicken pox, wound healing, urinary tract infections, and liver ailments . It is also used for digestive disorders; to reduce flatus, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, and colic; for abdominal pain and distension and for dyspeptic conditions including loss of appetite, postprandial feelings of fullness, and liver and gallbladder complaints. It has anti-inflammatory, choleretic, antimicrobial, and carminative actions. In folk or nati medicine, turmeric has been used in therapeutic preparations over the centuries in different parts of the world. In Ayurvedic practices, turmeric is thought to have many medicinal properties including strengthening the overall energy of the body, relieving gas, dispelling worms, improving digestion, regulating menstruation, dissolving gallstones, and relieving arthritis. Indians use turmeric, in addition to its Ayurvedic applications, to purify blood and remedy skin conditions. Turmeric is currently used in the formulation of several sunscreens. Several multinational companies are involved in making face creams based on turmeric.

Health benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric contains bioactive compounds with medicinal properties
Curcumin is a natural anti-inflammatory compound and prevents from risk of many cancers and helps in preventing heart disease
Turmeric can increase the antioxidant capacity of the body
Helps in managing Type-2 diabetic
Helps in reducing inflammation
Helps in skin care
Helps in fighting Viral Infections
Helps in managing Hyperlipidaemia (cholesterol in the blood)l
Helps in combating Arthritis
Helps in irritable bowel syndrome
Also helps in managing

Experience the authentic tasting of this yellow powder. With Vemica you are assured of the turmeric purity and its richness as its grown in Coorg. Do try out the home remedy for almost everything at our store.

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