Ever skimmed through the recipe of a savory dish and wondered the essence of turmeric, a spice you may not quickly pick at the store? Well, found in its root and powdered forms, many do not know the value of turmeric.
Used mostly as a medicinal herb and spice in India, turmeric is responsible for the yellow color in curry. The most important of its numerous compounds is Curcumin. Curcumin is the most active ingredient in turmeric.
Here are a few tips you might want to consider when next you think of skipping turmeric on your shopping list and spice cabinet:
- Curcumin is a natural anti-inflammatory compound. Its anti-inflammatory ability might reduce the aggravation that people with arthritis feel.
- There is preliminary evidence that turmeric may be helpful in cancer prevention due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Curcumin has also been found to reduce or relieve some secondary cancer symptoms, and appears have effect on the activity of human papillomavirus (HPV) – a virus that promotes the development of cervical and oral cancer.
- Turmeric has been shown to prevent blood platelets from clumping together, which may decrease the risk of blood clot formation. Studies also show that curcumin may help reverse many steps in the heart disease process.
- Turmeric can contribute to healthy digestion. Curcumin may help improve digestion by stimulating the gall bladder to produce bile.
- Turmeric is not left out in the world of beauty and cosmetics. Turmeric face masks are used for pimples and acne treatment.
- If curcumin can really help prevent heart disease and cancer, then it has obvious benefits for longevity.
Turmeric is safer to use as a spice and not consumed as supplements. Consumption of turmeric in large quantities may cause stomach upset, blood thinning, and ulcer in most extreme cases. It is also important that pregnant women and people with gallstones or bile obstruction consult the doctor before using turmeric.
It becomes exciting to explore turmeric in recipes for its flavor.
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