Turmeric, a yellow colored powder is made by drying and grinding a special kind of plant named rhizomes. This herb of ginger family has been used as medicine for decades. It is used in South Asian dishes as one of the most important ingredients.

Uses of turmeric

Turmeric has a lot of benefits. It is an amazing herb with lots of miraculous qualities. Few of them are mentioned below:

• It makes the food look good by adding a yellow texture to it
• It makes the food taste good
• It is used as antiseptic medicine
• It is used as herbal medicine
• It is used as a herbal face pack
• It is used as an antioxidant

Turmeric is constituted of several trace elements, which make it a golden herb.

Vitamin B1, B9, C, E

It is beneficial for obesity, depression, cancer, heart disease, asthma, and Alzheimer.

Potassium

It helps in weight reduction and increasing the metabolic rate.

Phosphorus

It helps in increasing the bone density and strengthening of hair. It is also helpful for diabetics.

Magnesium

It is beneficial for diabetics as well as for the patients with high or low blood pressure.

Iron

It helps in maintaining the bone density

This is not it, there are many other elements found in turmeric that makes it a fantastic herb and a medicine for all.

Benefits of turmeric in skin treatment

You have already been informed about the fact that turmeric is a packet of many nutrients. It is very healthy and is required to treat many diseases. But do you know its cosmetic feature?

Yes, turmeric is the best-known cosmetic to treat many skin problems. If you are dealing with acne, sunburn, dark circles, uneven skin tone, dark spots, wrinkles, pimples or any other skin issue, itching sensation turmeric has a capability to treat them all. It is used as anti-bacterial and thus helps in treating rosacea. It is also found to be beneficial in clearing away marks from your skin such as acne mark, dark spots, and even stretch marks. It removes the layer of dead skin and makes the skin glow and also removes unwanted facial hair from the skin. Turmeric is also effective in treating crack marks on feet. By applying turmeric face pack, you can get rid of any skin problem and flaunt a beautiful and glowing look.

How to make a turmeric mask

Method 1

• Take one tablespoon of turmeric in a bowl
• Two to three drops of almond oil or olive oil to it
• Add rose water to make a thick paste
• Wash your face with clean water
• Pat, it using a soft cotton cloth
• Apply this paste to your clean face
• Avoided applying near eyes, nose hole and lip area
• Let this mask dry
• Wash it after 15-20 minute.
  

  Method 2

• Take one teaspoon of fresh cream
• Add two to three pinches of turmeric to it
• Mix them well using your finger or spoon
• Add two to three drops of rosewater to this paste
• Apply it on your face
• Leave for 15 minutes
• Now wash your face with clean water

Method 3

• Take one tablespoon of gram flour
• Add two to three pinches of turmeric to it
• Add rosewater to make a thick paste
• Apply this paste to your face
• Wash it when it dries.Those with oily skin must avoid any oily essence while preparing the mask

Medicinal benefits of turmeric

As an antiseptic

Curcumin in turmeric helps in fighting several kinds of germs and bacteria. As it is an antiseptic, it is applied to cuts and wounds. It helps in fast recovery of wounds.

Strengthens immune system

Turmeric destroys all the bacteria from the body and triggers the immune system of the body. It thus helps in fighting away disease.

Effective in fighting cancer like diseases

Curcumin in turmeric is beneficial fighting cancer. It also strengthens the immune system, thus reducing the chance of getting into the trap of cancer. Not only this, curcumin increases the effect of chemotherapy and also helps in reducing the bacteria causing cancer.

Helpful for diabetes

Curcumin in turmeric helps in reduction of glucose level from the body. This thus helps in treating diabetes and even reducing the chance of being diabetic.

Helps in weight reduction

Turmeric plays a great role in the proliferation of the basal metabolic rate of the body. It also decreases bad cholesterol formation in the body thus helping in weight loss.

Helps in curing acidosis

If you are facing digestive or liver related problems, turmeric is going to treat them all. An element named, curcumin is found in turmeric which represses liver problems and also helps in overcoming nausea or gastric problem.

Reduces period ache

If you face lots pain during your first or second day of periods, turmeric can help you. Curcumin found in turmeric helps in pain reduction and thus helps you to get rid of period pains.