{"id":141,"date":"2006-05-06T10:55:00","date_gmt":"2006-05-06T17:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sheetudeep.com\/blogs\/?p=141"},"modified":"2006-05-06T10:55:00","modified_gmt":"2006-05-06T17:55:00","slug":"turmeric-helps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sheetudeep.com\/blog\/general\/turmeric-helps\/","title":{"rendered":"Turmeric Helps.."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A study conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) revealed that turmeric helps fight malaria too. Your Life does a round-up of 10 other health benefits<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Heals wounds<\/span><br \/>\nMake sure to press a pinch of turmeric on a a cut or wound. It stops bleeding immediately. When used as a local applicant as part of emergency first aid, its antiseptic properties help wounds heal faster.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight:bold;\"><br \/>\nReduces swelling<\/span><br \/>\nBecause of its antiseptic qualities, turmeric, when applied, does not allow germs to thrive. It is effective against bacteria both, and viruses, thus controlling infection and swelling.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight:bold;\"><br \/>\nPrevents allergy<\/span><br \/>\nIf you notice an allergic reaction on your body, apply turmeric on the area. It can stop a rash from spreading, or the incidence of any other allergic reaction. It also offers relief against itching.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight:bold;\"><br \/>\nStops bleeding<\/span><br \/>\nBeing haemostatic in nature, this condiment stops bleeding. Haldi helps blood clot faster, thus controlling its flow.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight:bold;\"><br \/>\nPurifies blood<\/span><br \/>\nIt is believed that if you consume haldi-doodh, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a sure shot way to purify your blood. Since haldi is an anti-oxidant and warm in nature, it reduces free radicals in your blood, thereby purifying it.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight:bold;\"><br \/>\nHelps digestion<\/span><br \/>\nFood cooked with turmeric is digested easily since haldi helps improve the secretion of digestive juices.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Controls diabetes<\/span><br \/>\nThe presence of turmeric helps control blood sugar levels, thereby preventing diabetes.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight:bold;\"><br \/>\nThroat infection<\/span><br \/>\nAdd half a tsp of fresh turmeric powder to 30 ml of warm milk and consume once or twice daily in case of a sore throat. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a great antiseptic drink that will kill <span style=\"font-weight:bold;\">germs and prevent inflammation of the throat.<\/p>\n<p>Cough and cold<\/span><br \/>\nTurmeric is considered one of the best remedies to treat common cold and cough. In case of a running nose, inhale the steam of burning turmeric for quick relief.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight:bold;\"><br \/>\nSkin care<\/span><br \/>\nSmearing turmeric paste on your skin is part of wedding customs in many Indian states. Its natural dye imparts a temporary glow to your skin. Adding a pinch of turmeric to sandalwood paste enhances the effect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A study conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) revealed that turmeric helps fight malaria too. Your Life does a round-up of 10 other health benefits Heals wounds Make sure to press a pinch of turmeric on a a cut or wound. It stops bleeding immediately. 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