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Go To Index Page A marvel named turmeric New Delhi: Turmeric or haldi (curcuma longa) is one of the commonest Indian spices possessing many medicinal virtues. The literature on indigenous medicines enlists many ailments against which turmeric is effective. It is an ideal home aid against diseases like influenza, bronchial asthma, cold and cough. It is generally taken as a teaspoonful of dry powder boiled with a cupful of milk. It corrects the disordered process of nutrition and restores the normal function of the system. Taken twice or thrice daily before meals, this preparation is effective household remedy in bronchial asthma. Known for its antiseptic properties, turmeric is taken as a powder along with warm milk (30 ml) for relief from chronic cough. To prepare this, milk is poured on a hot ladle with turmeric in it and boiled over slow fire. A
decoction of turmeric powder (teaspoon) and caraway seed or ajwain (quarter
teaspoon) sweetened with a few drops of honey and after cooling can
be given to infants and children suffering from cold. The rhizome juice
or dry powder mixed in buttermilk or plain water is highly beneficial
in intestinal problems, especially chronic diarrhoea. It also helps
prevent flatulence. Raw turmeric juice, rich in iron, with honey everyday
is used in the treatment of anaemia. Apply paste of turmeric, lime and
salt for treating sprains or swellings due to sprains. The herb is also
beneficial in treating measles. Fine powdered turmeric leaves mixed
with drops of honey and juice of bitter gourd leaves can be given to
measles patients. An application of turmeric powder to boils speeds
up healing process. Apply a solution made by dissolving the ashes of
dry turmeric roots obtained by roasting in a cupful of water over the
affected portion. This enables the boils to ripen and burst. Turmeric
is also known to be effective in curing skin diseases like ringworm
and scabies by applying raw juice externally on affected parts. Simultaneously,
turmeric juice with honey should be taken orally. About 20 drops of
raw turmeric juice with a pinch of salt, taken first thing in morning,
is considered an effective remedy for expelling worms. Mixture of turmeric
and Indian gooseberry (amla) can tackle diabetes. For hematuria (blood
in urine) it is taken as three grams powder with 12 grams of Indian
gooseberry. Turmeric is also prescribed for liver and urinary diseases.
It is also a component of many patent indigenous formulations.
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