The turmeric is a plant of family ginger of Southeast India. Its second name - turmeric. From tubers and roots of a turmeric make the spice of orange color having extraordinary strong aroma. It is used in the medical purposes or as seasoning.
Advantage of a turmeric
Useful properties of a turmeric were used in ancient times. So, in Hindustan it was applied as means to clarification of an organism. Group B vitamins, vitamins K and With, iodine, calcium, phosphorus and iron are a part of a turmeric. The turmeric positively influences processes of digestion and a condition of intestinal microflora.
Its action is similar to action of antibiotics, it treats inflammation, has bile-expelling effect and is powerful antioxidant which neutralizes free radicals (the molecules destroying healthy cells). The turmeric is applied in oncology: substance curcumine is capable to save an organism from cancer cells, without mentioning healthy. Consumption of this seasoning in food is useful for prevention of cancer.
The turmeric stimulates work of a brain and it is considered excellent prophylactic of Alzheimer's disease (senile dementia). This seasoning positively influences a condition of skin. It purifies blood and helps to be restored after a serious illness. The turmeric normalizes a metabolism, saves an organism from cholesterol, its use is good prevention of diabetes and obesity.
That the turmeric showed all useful properties, it is regularly necessary to accept it within several days.
The turmeric is used for weight loss, adding to dietetic beverages. Essential oil of a turmeric is a part of many cosmetics, giving them specific spicy aroma. Oil of a turmeric is used for mature and oily skin care.
Medicinal properties of a turmeric
The turmeric helps with traditional medicine at treatment of many diseases. For example, at arthritis spice acts as excellent supportive application: it is daily added to food in number of 0.5 teaspoons. The turmeric helps to cure migraine, atherosclerosis, chronic diarrhea, ulcer colitis, cholelithiasis, diseases of a stomach and intestines. The turmeric is actively applied and at catarrhal diseases: it is parted in warm milk and accepted inside. Pharyngitis treat mix of this seasoning with honey. It is useful for people to add a turmeric to food with diabetes, for treatment of this disease it is used in combination with a mummy. The turmeric in the presence of stones in a gall bladder is contraindicated or at obstruction of biliary tract.
As the turmeric makes strong impact on an organism before including it in a diet in the presence of any diseases, it is necessary to consult with the attending physician.
Use of a turmeric in cookery
The turmeric is capable to prolong an expiration date of products, its small amount impacts to a dish unique aroma and relish. Spice is used for preparation of various sauces, marinades and desserts. It gives to dishes gentle yellow color. This spice is added to liqueurs and other drinks. Preparing fish, meat, broths, vegetable dishes, it is also possible to add a turmeric there. Store it in densely closed glass jar that it didn't lose the smell. An expiration date of the crushed turmeric - 2-3 years.