What is Turmeric?
Benefits of Turmeric:-
How to use Turmeric :-
- The most basic state of using Turmeric is in powder form. It is popularly used in powder form in vegetables or any food items.
- You can mix the Turmeric powder in milk or warm water to consume.
- Turmeric can also be used in raw/solid form. You can take it as salads by cutting it in small pieces.
- In tea also you can mix the powder of Turmeric. It tastes great in tea and enhances it’s original taste.
- Turmeric is also used in vast number of medicines. You can take Turmeric tablets from market and consume with water.
- In some people depending upon the immunity, Turmeric can sometimes create problem in the process of absorption. For this, you can take it with black pepper. Turmeric when used with black pepper heats up the absorption process.
- You can take 1-8 grams of Turmeric per day in any form.
- It is advised to take Turmeric in the best natural form. Alteration in Turmeric has been too common. You must buy it from an authentic source.
Side effects of Turmeric :-
- In some people it has been observed that regular consumption of Turmeric led to gastritis problems in the body.
- If a person is sensitive to Turmeric then it trigger the stomach deseases like bloating or cramps.
- Turmeric also increases the blood sugar in our body. If you are taking insulins or medicines for blood sugar you must avoid Turmeric.
- In some cases, Turmeric also reduces the blood pressure level in the body. If you suffer from already low blood pressure you should not take Turmeric.
- A pregnant lady should not take Turmeric as it can lead to premature delivery.
- If a person is suffering from gall bladder deseases, he/she must not take Turmeric it will worsen the conditions.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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What are the health benefits of Turmeric?
Turmeric is well known to treat many harmful diseases like Arthritis, Lever diseases, Cancer, Brain diseases, etc. The chemicals present in Turmeric are Anti-oxidant and also reduces inflammation of any part of the body. It refreshes skin and Detoxifies the blood and lever too. It contains Curcumin which helps in boosting your immunity.
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Is it safe to take Turmeric every day?
In most of the households, Turmeric is used as a spice and consumed daily but indirectly. Taking Turmeric with other vegetables has not been found harmful. Though, you should not consume it daily directly. If you consume Turmeric daily then the risk of some diseases like Gastritis, Bloating in the stomach, High diabetic level, etc. Pregnant women must not use Turmeric directly.
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What can Turmeric cure?
All the Ayurvedic herb has their own special benefits, Turmeric has too. Turmeric has the power to cure diseases like Arthritis, Lever diseases, Cancer, Brain diseases, blood pressure, Bowel syndrome, cough, cold, fever and jaundice. With a less research, it has been found that Turmeric also cures skin diseases and boosts immunity of your body.
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How much Turmeric should I take a day?
The dose of Turmeric varies from person to person. On an average if you are taking Turmeric directly and without any disease then 1 time in the morning is good. While if you are consuming Turmeric to cure a disease then consult a doctor before taking but more than 2 times a day is considered harmful.