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Turmeric properties and uses

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Turmeric properties and uses

Recently, it has become increasingly popular in Poland. Long oysters, Zohara oysters or Indian saffron are the names under which we know turmeric.

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1. Turmeric use and action

However, interestingly, the first study on the structure of turmeric in 1910 by the Polish chemist Janina Milobzka and her body lampe showed that it is not poisonous. Turmeric has been used for almost 4000 years in the treatment of painful wounds, the effects of which have not been observed as a biological agent, and it is still not known to be safe in the biological spectrum of poultry because of its toxicity and toxicity.

2. Turmeric use as an antioxidant

As a result, turmeric is a potent antioxidant and protects cells from damage caused by excessive oxidative stress. It therefore has an anti-carcinogenic effect. It also increases the amount of intracellular glutathione due to its strong antioxidant properties.

3. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory effects

It also improves liver function by increasing the production of bile and increasing the rate of its release. Curcumin relieves inflammation in the body, accelerates wound healing by inhibiting the expression of proteins responsible for inflammation. At the same time, it protects against hepatocytes in case of poisoning, such as drugs, alcohol.

4. Neuroprotective action

Curcumin has been extensively studied for use in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer' s disease, and because it relieves inflammation, mitigates oxidative stress-related nerve cell damage, and inhibits beta-amyloid aggregation, it may complement the standard pharmacological therapy currently used by neurologists.

5. Turmeric has chemopreventive and anticancer properties

It has been shown to be effective in the prevention of colon, breast, and other organ metastases. Curcumin inhibits the transcription of proteins involved in cancer cell transformation. Research is currently underway on the use of curcumin as an aid in the treatment of prostate, colon, and skin cancer. It may also increase cell sensitivity to the cytostatics used, as well as its ability to induce apoptosis of cancer cells and inhibit their proliferation, and its use as an anticancer agent is currently being intensively studied.

6. Turmeric has antiseptic effects

Turmeric inhibits the growth of germs, such as yeast fungi, Bacillus, and Clostridium. In the Far East, turmeric is often used in the form of wound ointment.

7. Turmeric reduces your blood sugar

Curcumin increases the secretion of nitric oxide, thus lowering blood pressure and causing blood vessel enlargement. Studies have shown that curcumin reduces hyperglycemia, improves lipid parameters, enhances insulin production. There are also studies that show that it can inhibit the destruction of the joints in rheumatoid arthritis. This can be valuable information for people with pre-diabetes.

8. Turmeric is indicative

It has been widely used to treat wounds, bites, burns, acne, and other skin conditions. Interestingly, in these areas, it has been used as an antidepressant and to relieve hallucinations caused by drugs. It has also been used to suppress appetite, reduce dizziness, and menstrual pain. It helps relieve diarrhea, indigestion, and constipation. In Indian and Chinese medicine, turmeric was a medicinal agent used in the treatment of jaundice and ulcers.

9. Turmeric is contraindicated

However, turmeric is not indicated for everyone. Turmeric also lowers blood sugar levels, so patients preparing for surgery with an anticonvulsant should not take it in excess, as it can lead to sudden hypoglycaemia and difficulty in controlling blood sugar. It can also affect the metabolism of certain medicines and alter their absorption rate. However, it is not recommended for all.

10. Curcumin is present

It is found in mustard, fish paste, ice cream, soups, canned fruit, wine, dessert, etc. One of the main dishes of Indian cuisine is, despite appearances, very easy to make. In its original form, it's found in turmeric. The most popular dish, which contains a large amount of it, is the famous curry. The ingredients for 2 servings of the traditional curry are: 150 g of chicken breast, a large onion, a can of tomatoes, 4 garlic teeth, 2 cm of ginger, 1 tablespoon of chickpeas, 2 g of olive oil, 1 g of chili pepper, and 100 g of peppered rice.

11. It's a way of preparing

We take the onions, we cut them into small feathers. We add the chopped onions and some of the cancers. We take tomatoes from the skin and we add them to the pan. We mix them all. We give them with rice. There are dozens of diet-dependent diseases. Among the most common are type II diabetes, obesity, hypertension, tuberculosis, some cancers, intestinal inflammation, and ginger.

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