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Turmeric properties and uses
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1. Turmeric use and action
Turmeric has been used in Far Eastern medicine for nearly 4,000 years to treat painful wounds, inflammatory fibers, and as a natural antidote to food poisoning. It is interesting to note that turmeric's structure was first studied in 1910 by Polish chemists Stanisław Kostanecki, Janina Miłobędzka and Viktor Lampe.2. Turmeric use as an antioxidant
Curcumin neutralizes free radicals in the cell, including the superoxygen anionogen, hydroxyl radicals, and superoxysene radicals. It also increases intracellular glutathione due to its strong antioxidant properties. As a result, curcumin is a powerful antioxidant and protects cells from damage from excessive oxidative stress.3. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory effects
Curcumin relieves inflammatory conditions in the body, accelerates wound healing because it inhibits the expression of proteins responsible for inflammation. It has anti-inflammatory effects because it stimulates the secretion of mucus, a protective compound of the stomach lining. It also improves liver function because it increases the production of bile and increases its release rate. At the same time, it protects hepatocytes in case of poisoning, e.g. with medicines, alcohol.4. Neuroprotective action
Curcumin has been extensively studied for use in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, in particular Alzheimer' s disease, and because it relieves inflammation, mitigates oxidative stress-related nerve cell damage, and inhibits the aggregation of beta-amyloid, it may complement the standard pharmacological therapy currently used by neurologists.5. Turmeric has chemopreventive and anticancer properties
Curcumin inhibits the transcription of proteins involved in cancer cell transformation. It may also increase the sensitivity of cells to the cytostatics used, it also demonstrates the ability to induce apoptosis of cancer cells and inhibit their proliferation, so its use as an anti-cancer agent is currently under intense investigation. It has been shown to be effective in the prevention of colon, breast and other organ metastases.6. Turmeric has antiseptic effects
Turmeric inhibits the growth of germs, such as yeast fungi, Bacillus and Clostridium, and in the Far East, turmeric is often used as a wound ointment to disinfect wounds.7. Turmeric reduces your blood sugar
Studies have shown that curcumin reduces hyperglycemia, improves lipid parameters, and improves insulin secretion. This can be valuable information for people with pre-diabetes mellitus. Curcumin increases the release of nitric oxide, thereby lowering blood pressure and causing blood vessel enlargement.8. Turmeric is indicative
In Indian and Chinese medicine, turmeric was a medication used to treat jaundice and ulcers. It was also used as an appetite suppressant, to reduce diarrhea and menstrual pain. It has been widely used in the treatment of wounds, bites, burns, acne and other skin conditions. It helps to relieve diarrhoea, indigestion, constipation.9. Turmeric is contraindicated
However, turmeric is not indicated for everyone. As any substance used in excess can be dangerous to health and should not be abused. Pregnant women should not consume it too much because it increases uterine contraction and can lead to abortion. Turmeric also reduces blood clotting, so patients preparing for surgery or taking anticonvulsant medicines should not use it.10. Curcumin is present
In its original form, it is found in turmeric. Turmeric is a widely used food coloring agent. It can be found in mustard, fish paste, ice cream, soups, candied fruit, wine or dessert. The most popular, which contains a large amount of curry, is the famous curry. One of the main dishes of Indian cuisine is, despite appearances, very easy to make.11. It's a way of preparing
1. We cook rice according to the instructions on the packaging. 2. We cook the chicken, we cut the onions into small feathers. 7. We mix everything. We flavour it with salt or pepper. We blend it with olive oil. 3. We add the garlic spray and the ginger buds. 4. We add other spices. 5. We take tomatoes from the skin and add them to the crust. 6. We wash the chickens, we chop them into cubes and we add the spices to the patella.
