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Benefits of Turmeric: There are many types of herbs and natural spices present in Ayurveda which play a role in your life in some way or the other. We are talking about turmeric, it is one of the most special medicines of Ayurveda which is rich in many properties and helps in fighting many diseases. Apart from ‘Haridra’, turmeric is also known by the names of Clove, Curcuma, and Gauri Vatta Vilasani. The special thing is that apart from food and health, turmeric also has a deep connection with religion. Be it puja or any auspicious event, turmeric plays its role everywhere.

Turmeric is rich in nutrients

Turmeric is rich in many types of nutrients. It also contains curcumin, curcuminoids, oil, iron, water and fat. All its properties are beneficial for health in some way or the other. Talking about the curcumin properties of turmeric, it is very important for the body and works to give golden color. Apart from this, consumption of turmeric is very important in fighting many diseases. Curcumin is a type of antioxidant, which increases the body’s immunity and is helpful in fighting diseases like cancer. Apart from this, turmeric also helps in reducing any kind of swelling or arthritis problem in the body. Turmeric is also beneficial for skin and heart.

Consume turmeric for these benefits

Turmeric has a special place in Ayurveda which provides many benefits.

1- In Ayurveda, turmeric is considered full of natural properties. Here turmeric balances all three doshas of the body, reducing Kapha tendency and Vata. Apart from this, turmeric has been used for centuries in healing wounds because along with healing the wound, turmeric also reduces wound infection and improves digestion.

2- Consuming turmeric increases immunity and helps in avoiding cold. To take advantage of this during the winter season, you can adopt a special kind of medicine. Turmeric and honey can be used to avoid cold. For this, take half teaspoon turmeric with one teaspoon honey, this will also clear the throat and phlegm. Turmeric decoction is helpful in getting rid of many infectious diseases.

3- Mixing other medicines in turmeric provides health benefits. Here, drinking the decoction mixed with turmeric, ginger, basil, honey and black pepper prevents cold, fever and throat problems. Apart from this, turmeric works to provide strength to the body.

4- You can consume turmeric daily. For this, you must consume turmeric milk. Turmeric milk warms the body from inside, helps in reducing swelling inside the body and helps in healing internal wounds. For this, boil half a teaspoon of turmeric in milk and take it at night. Apart from this, turmeric paste heals wounds and also enhances beauty.

According to IANS