Health benefits of haldi

Haldi also known as turmeric is a plant that belongs to ginger family. The optimal temperature for this plant goes from 20 to 30 Celsius. Turmeric flowers are yellow and cone-like shaped. The plant is grown in Asia and in India where it even possesses great religious value. The fragrance of this plant is a mixture of spicy and somewhat bitter aroma.

Even though this spice has been used in cuisine of India the health benefits of turmeric have not been established to full extent yet. Still it has been used as a part of cosmetic treatments and as additional remedy in treating certain diseases.

Basically this spice acts as a powerful antiseptic and antioxidant. It is also good for skin and bones. But here are all the compartments in which turmeric has shown its powerful effects.

Skin can benefit from usage of this spice. Hyperpigmentations mainly occurs due to sun exposure. This plant is good in preventing these from forming therefore sustaining of healthy skin tone. The easiest way to treat pigmentations is to apply a combination of cucumber or lemon juice and small amounts of turmeric directly onto the skin change. After daily usage the skin will reestablish its natural and even color.

For all those having problems with bones turmeric may be helpful in taken together with milk. The most suitable combination includes 1/2 inch piece of turmeric which is then boiled in milk. This powerful mixture helps in strengthening of bones and is recommendable for women as they are more prone to osteoporosis.

If one wishes to maintain his/ her skin soft and smooth the best way is to use superb body gel made of turmeric and gram flour. To achieve permanent effects this mixture needs to be used for longer period of time. Even in India couples used to wash themselves with this combination prior the wedding.

Pregnant women are always afraid of stretch marks caused by the very pregnancy. To prevent these from forming a perfect mix of turmeric and malai or curd should be applied directly onto the abdomen and waist. After 15 minutes the mix is washed off and another combination of malai and haldi is applied onto the same area. This one is left for five minutes and then washed off.

Its mighty antioxidant characteristics help in fight against free radicals which cause damage on the cellular level and may lead to serious conditions.

And last but not the least is phenomenal strength in fighting diarrhea. Even if taken in a from of tea, turmeric may be beneficial in relieving symptoms caused by diarrhea.