Turmeric Benefit for Health

Plants of Zingiberaceae family is growing very well  easily found in the market. The main part of turmeric that have medicinal properties are located rhizome in the ground.Turmeric is no stranger to mothers, usually add in cooking as a seasoning herb. Turmeric is also used as a natural dye cuisine that is not carcinogenic, does not cause any side effects and safe for consumption even in large numbers. In addition to color, he also gave a distinctive aroma and can cover the unpleasant odors that emerge from the eggs and meat.Turmeric tastes a bit bitter with a mixture of slightly spicy, distinctive smell aromatic, yellow and non-toxic. The main chemical compounds contained in turmeric is the volatile oil and kurkuminoid. The yellow color comes from turmeric kurkuminoid containing curcumin. Typical aroma is of essential oils that contain alcohol sesquiterpene. Turmeric also contains protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, fat and gum.Efficacy of turmericTurmeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where he was most likely first used as a dye and medicine. Turmeric is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine, because it has antiseptic and antibacterial qualities, has the same effect with the fluoride to the teeth, cure psoriasis and inflammation of the joints, and helps digestive problems and depression.Some of the benefits of turmeric for health:

    In addition to having antimicrobial activity, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties, turmeric is also potentially increase the amount of antioxidants in the body. Curcumin, a natural phenolic compound in turmeric, is useful to boost immunity.
    Turmeric potential in the treatment of cancer. In patients with cancer, the cancer cells spread through the blood vessels (metastasis) and its network into tumors. Angiogenesis also occurs, ie the growth of new blood vessels that spread towards the tumor to supply nutrients, oxygen and circulation dirt. Curcumin treat cancer by inhibiting the rate of growth of new blood vessels are.
    Women who are having problems with menstruation can use turmeric to overcome. Pharmacological effects of turmeric can be launched and menstrual blood and reduce pain and fatigue coming months.
    As a natural anticoagulant, turmeric can inhibit blood clotting and prevent thrombosis.
    Turmeric may lower blood pressure, treat diarrhea, stomach pain, asthma, appendicitis, and rheumatism.
    Natural analgesic properties of turmeric works by inhibiting Cox-2, which triggers pain. With analgesic and antiinflammatory properties, turmeric can cure arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
    Dementia can be slowed by frequent consumption of turmeric in the diet. Alzheimer's disease is one of the dementia that occurs commonly in old age, when the physical capacity of the brain is reduced. Turmeric has the potential to extend the term of the brain's cognitive abilitas. Several studies have shown that elderly people in Asia who frequently consume curry (curry) containing turmeric has a better memory than seniors in other continents.Products made from turmericNowadays there are various products on the market that use turmeric as a main ingredient or extra into the mix. Among them is medicinal. Jamu basically means "strong medicine" or "cure all" and a local healing system that originated from Indonesia. Turmeric is a natural herbal ingredients that have been used since antiquity. Turmeric herbs or herbal ingredients used by the women to lighten the color of the skin and make it healthy, smooth and seamless. That's because turmeric has antiseptic activity that can relieve itching and bacterial infections such as acne. Turmeric herbal medicine can rejuvenate body aches and fatigue. In women, herbs turmeric can prevent the onset of cysts or uterine cancer, because turmeric has anti-cancer activity.However, today's pattern of life has been increasingly modern, the public is increasingly busy and no time to use conventional turmeric. Some manufacturers have sold turmeric in powder form that is practical and easy to use and durable, with a long expiration date. Turmeric in the form of powder and capsules that are available in health stores with a dose of about 250-500 mg per capsule. Turmeric is also used by the cosmetics industry in sunscreen cream, hair removal products and scar treatment.