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The uses of Turmeric
1-it is used in many propose in humans life
2-they are used in cooking
3-they are the food colours
4-they are used for medical
1-it is used in many propose in humans life
2-they are used in cooking
3-they are the food colours
4-they are used for medical
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Turmeric is a powerful spice with an impressive list of uses and benefits. It’s known for its antioxidant content and ability to work as an anti-inflammatory. Many cuisines around the world prize this common culinary spice, and with good reason. Like many herbs and spices its appeal goes beyond appearance and taste. Turmeric has an impressive profile of benefits for health, many of them well documented by science.
What’s So Great About Turmeric?
In short… a lot!
The spice we refer to as turmeric is actually the dried and ground rhizome of the turmeric root, a plant in the same family as ginger. Native to India and southwest Asia, culinary traditions around the world now use and prize it for its earthy flavor, intense yellow color. (It was once called “Indian Saffron” for this reason.)
Natural and folk medicine has relied on turmeric’s healing properties for centuries, and now even modern medicine recognizes its health benefits.
What makes turmeric so unique? It’s not just its bright yellow color and ability to stain pretty much anything (seriously, handle with care!). Turmeric’s benefits seem to come from a powerful compound it contains called curcumin.
Curcumin: Turmeric’s Secret Weapon
The benefits attributed to turmeric are often the result of the curcuminoids it contains. The most common curcuminoid is curcumin, which is now available as a supplement and in many remedies.
Curcumin is well-studied for its health benefits. Studies suggest that curcumin halts an enzyme that may be responsible for turning environmental toxins into carcinogens in the body. (This is one reason turmeric has long been a folk remedy for helping protect the body from the affects of smoking or chewing tobacco.)
Curcumin may also improve digestion of fats and sugars and help alleviate inflammation in the digestive system. It is even used in the mouth to help alleviate gum problems!
Are Turmeric and Curcumin the Same?
In short, yes and no. Curcumin is the compound contained in turmeric, while the root itself is the bright yellow spice in whole form. In other words, all turmeric contains curcumin but this only makes up about 3% of its weight and it contains many other beneficial compounds as well. Many people take curcumin supplements or turmeric extracts for their more concentrated antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory effects, since they are more potent than turmeric powder.
Health Benefits of Turmeric
An increasing number of studies credit turmeric — largely due to its active ingredient curcumin — as a credible treatment for a wide variety of health care complaints. Many studies indicate curcumin’s ability to:

Fight inflammation with anti-inflammatory compoundsCombat free radicalsProtect against heart disease in various waysHelp rheumatoid arthritisBoost brain function and possibly help prevent Alzheimer’s diseaseHelp fight diabetes and cancerProtect the liver from oxidative stress and diseasePrevent hypertension (high blood pressure) in studies on animalsPossibly help with depression
While more study is needed is some of these areas, curcumin is fast becoming more widely known and less of a fringe alternative treatment.
What’s So Great About Turmeric?
In short… a lot!
The spice we refer to as turmeric is actually the dried and ground rhizome of the turmeric root, a plant in the same family as ginger. Native to India and southwest Asia, culinary traditions around the world now use and prize it for its earthy flavor, intense yellow color. (It was once called “Indian Saffron” for this reason.)
Natural and folk medicine has relied on turmeric’s healing properties for centuries, and now even modern medicine recognizes its health benefits.
What makes turmeric so unique? It’s not just its bright yellow color and ability to stain pretty much anything (seriously, handle with care!). Turmeric’s benefits seem to come from a powerful compound it contains called curcumin.
Curcumin: Turmeric’s Secret Weapon
The benefits attributed to turmeric are often the result of the curcuminoids it contains. The most common curcuminoid is curcumin, which is now available as a supplement and in many remedies.
Curcumin is well-studied for its health benefits. Studies suggest that curcumin halts an enzyme that may be responsible for turning environmental toxins into carcinogens in the body. (This is one reason turmeric has long been a folk remedy for helping protect the body from the affects of smoking or chewing tobacco.)
Curcumin may also improve digestion of fats and sugars and help alleviate inflammation in the digestive system. It is even used in the mouth to help alleviate gum problems!
Are Turmeric and Curcumin the Same?
In short, yes and no. Curcumin is the compound contained in turmeric, while the root itself is the bright yellow spice in whole form. In other words, all turmeric contains curcumin but this only makes up about 3% of its weight and it contains many other beneficial compounds as well. Many people take curcumin supplements or turmeric extracts for their more concentrated antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory effects, since they are more potent than turmeric powder.
Health Benefits of Turmeric
An increasing number of studies credit turmeric — largely due to its active ingredient curcumin — as a credible treatment for a wide variety of health care complaints. Many studies indicate curcumin’s ability to:

Fight inflammation with anti-inflammatory compoundsCombat free radicalsProtect against heart disease in various waysHelp rheumatoid arthritisBoost brain function and possibly help prevent Alzheimer’s diseaseHelp fight diabetes and cancerProtect the liver from oxidative stress and diseasePrevent hypertension (high blood pressure) in studies on animalsPossibly help with depression
While more study is needed is some of these areas, curcumin is fast becoming more widely known and less of a fringe alternative treatment.
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