“Richness of Turmeric"

You all must be wondering why I thought about writing this post. In last few days, I noticed that few of my friends have objections about my including a pinch of turmeric in the authentic dishes. a pinch of turmeric does not affect the taste in anyway and it has so many medicinal values that, if possible, better to include it in all dishes.
The scientific name of turmeric is “Curcuma longa”. It also has the names like ‘Haridra’, is a powder prepared by the roots of this plant. These roots are hard
and brittle.
Auspicious uses of turmeric: Turmeric has the first place in any pooja, wedding, thread ceremony, house-warming ceremony etc. Any pooja starts with turmeric and kumkum.
Turmeric in kitchen: Turmeric is the most important ingredient in Indian dishes. It gives color, taste and aroma to the dishes. This has blood purifying, antiseptic and digestive properties. Turmeric is a main ingredient in preparing pickles as well.
Turmeric in cosmetics: Turmeric is a very safe and effective beauty product.
– Apply a paste of turmeric and sandal wood paste to face and wash it
after 10mins. This helps in making the face glow and cures pimples.
– Turmeric root mixed in coconut milk helps in getting rid of pimples
and makes the skin more healthy and soft.
Turmeric as medicine: Turmeric is full of medicinal values.
– Turmeric has anti-cancer properties.
– For cold and throat pain, mix 2 teaspoons turmeric with 1-cup warm
water and drink.
– For cough, drink 1-teaspoon turmeric mixed with 1-teaspoon honey.
Followed by this, drink hot milk.
– Turmeric is good for people with heart problems.

                                                                                                                                           Sachin Kumar

                                                                                                                                        B.Sc 1^st