Turmeric and its 10 Benefits

 Turmeric and its 10 Benefits

Who does not know the same plant or Turmeric plant??? let's see and read this article, hopefully it's useful.

Turmeric is a plant belonging to the ginger group with a distinctive color, namely yellow. This plant has wet trunks with green or purplish stems, stems up to 0.75 m high, leaves 4 to 8 strands and is oval in shape, compound flowers are red or pink. Turmeric flowers are brown and in the middle are reddish and yellow. Turmeric produces the main tuber in the form of a dark yellow or bright orange rhizome. The entire rhizome forms a dense clump, orange in color and the young shoots are white. The root of the turmeric fiber is light brown. The part of the plant used is the rhizome or root.

The following is the taxonomy of the turmeric plant (Curcuma domestica)

Kingdom : Plantae

Division: Spermatophyta

Sub-division : Angiosperms

Class: Monocotyledoneae

Order: Zingiberales

Family: Zingiberaceae

Genus: Curcuma

Species: Curcuma domestica Val. or Curcuma longa L.

So at a glance about turmeric, then what are the benefits of turmeric?

10 Benefits of Turmeric.

    1. Increases Endurance

Turmeric contains curcumin which works to increase endurance. That is, the body's defense system against viruses or bacteria that cause disease is enhanced, not directly killing these germs. Consuming yellow turmeric water regularly can also help fight viruses that infect the respiratory tract thanks to the presence of anti-catarrhal substances.

    2. Reducing Pain in Osteoarthritis Patients

Osteoarthritis is a disease that causes joints to become painful, stiff, and lose flexibility. In the results of the study, turmeric has a comparable effect to ibuprofen in overcoming and reducing pain suffered by people with osteoarthritis.

However, in this case it is also necessary to pay attention and it is better to consult a doctor if you want to use turmeric for or as a natural remedy to reduce pain in accordance with health recommendations.

3. Prevents Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world. Turmeric is known to contain curcumin because it contains curcumin which can improve the function of the endothelium or the lining of blood vessels which can prevent heart disease.

In addition, turmeric also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that play an important role in preventing heart disease. However, further research is still needed to confirm the effectiveness of turmeric in reducing the risk of heart disease.

4. Relieve Menstrual Disorders

Turmeric contains curcumin which studies show curcumin can relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Turmeric is also known to relieve cramps that are common for women during menstruation.

This is because the content of curcumin in turmeric can relax uterine contractions, causing stomach cramps. In addition, turmeric also helps reduce the influx of calcium ions into the uterine epithelial cells, and reduces the production of prostaglandins, hormones that cause pain.

5. Prevent and Cure Cancer

Some studies mention one of the therapeutic properties of turmeric is its benefits as an anticancer substance, therefore turmeric is able to kill and inhibit cancer cells in the body because it contains anticancer. As a spice with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, turmeric is considered to be able to reduce the risk of cell damage in the body while preventing cell mutations to become cancerous. Turmeric also has antitumor properties that limit tumor growth and spread of cancer cells.

6. Treating Gastritis

Basically, ulcer disease can be triggered by ulcers in the stomach caused by infection with the H. Pylori bacteria, alcohol, cigarettes, and certain types of food, as well as other things that can erode the lining of the intestinal wall, causing reflux of stomach acid to rise. As mentioned in the journal Systematic Reviews, curcumin in turmeric seems to reduce the frequency of recurrence of ulcer symptoms because it can control the production of excess stomach acid and bile.

7. Prevents and Helps Control Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS

Turmeric contains antioxidants and curcumin which launch the performance of the digestive muscles which can help and prevent IBS or intestinal inflammation that can cause digestive problems.

Because if the intestinal inflammation is left untreated it will cause intestinal contractions that result in chronic diarrhea. Therefore, consuming turmeric can reduce the intensity of stomach pain caused by intestinal inflammation.

8. Treating and Preventing Alzheimer's

Another benefit of turmeric is that it reduces the chances of developing neurodegenerative problems. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits are thought to reduce inflammation, cell damage, and amyloid deposits or plaques that are common in people with Alzheimer's. In addition, consuming turmeric also helps slow down and even prevent the occurrence of protein changes associated with neurodegenerative problems.

9. Overcome Skin Problems

Thanks to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, turmeric can be used to treat various skin disorders, such as acne, eczema, premature aging, and psoriasis.

Reduce itching Another benefit of turmeric is that it can reduce itching on the skin. The content in turmeric is good for skin health and is often used for skin beauty treatments.

10. Overcomes Inflammation and Helps Overcome Inflammation

Turmeric contains curcumin which has an effective anti-inflammatory effect so that turmeric has the ability to help overcome inflammation in the body. These active substances are able to help stop the work of enzymes and cytokines that can cause inflammation in the body. In addition, the hormone cortisone will increase and the inflammation you experience will immediately improve.

(NOTE: EVERYTHING EXCESSIVE IS NOT GOOD, RECOMMENDED ACCORDING TO THE DOCTOR'S RECOMMENDATION)