Turmeric

TURMERIC 

BENEFITS

• Turmeric stands amongst the top priority list in Ayurveda, related to treating Cholesterol and liver-based issues. 

• The compound within the Turmeric (called as Curcumin) is rich in medicinal benefits and is effectively fat soluble. 

• The combination of Curcumin and Piperine (Compound of ‘Black Pepper’) is so strong that it increases the absorption rate of Curcumin into the body by 2000%.

• Curcumin is a potential antioxidant, related to the ‘Oxidative damages’, which are responsible for aging and many other diseases. 

• Curcumin helps lower the risk of heart attacks and other heart-related diseases, apart from protecting against other high-risk diseases. 

FACTS

• Turmeric falls under numerous names around the World. Traditionally, it is called the ‘Indian Saffron’. 

• Turmeric has shown an active presence in the Ayurvedic medicinal field for over a period of 5000 years in the Himalayas.

• Turmeric is an efficient skin hygiene ingredient (a perfect defender against ‘Vata Dosha’) that is most preferred amongst beauty-conscious people, making it a part of the Haldi ceremonies and Hindu and South Asian Muslim wedding celebrations. 

• Similar to the root, the leaf and flower of the Turmeric plant are said to have effective medicinal benefits. 

• Turmeric is believed to be associated with the ‘Sun’, ‘Fertility’ and ‘Prosperity’, marking a religious significance.