Every girl on this earth wants to look beautiful. But some girls may try hard, use ample of products, experiment new therapies to make them beautiful or else some of them may just leave it to nature. I personally believe that nature is great healer. It is mysterious cave which has answers to all quests. It can be considered as a magical box from where you can draw any kind of remedy.
We usually get all this solutions of our problem on the earth only. You actually don’t have to go anywhere. Mother earth provides you with all the healers. One such healer is turmeric which is found beneath earth.
In thy nature is beauty
In thy nature is earth
In thy nature i find my worth
In thy nature is peace
In thy nature i find myself
In thy nature every lasting greens
In thy nature there is more to be seen
In thy nature a beauty untold
In thy nature everything is worth more than gold
STEPHANIE MCGRATH
Well to be precise about turmeric, it is obtained from the mother earth. Turmeric is very essential herb in Ayurveda which is known as ‘Haridra’ – The Yellow one, also owns the names ‘Gauri’ – The one whose face is light and shinning and ‘Kanchani’- Golden Goddess.
Turmeric one of the most substantive in Ayurvedic medicine; turmeric which is well known for its bright golden color is found from the root of the plant called as Curcuma Longa. This rhizomatous nonwoody perennial plant is a member of ginger family. Turmeric which is usually a citizen of tropical South Asia especially India; is also cropped in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Indochina, Peru, Haiti, and Jamaica.
This ‘Aushadhi’ is the most significant herb in Ayurveda whose benefits are enjoyed from 5000 years back in India. It is from the ancient times that this herb has given beneficial results. Well, according to Ayurveda our body consist of three dosha, whenever either of the dosha in the body gets imbalanced our body faces illness.
Thus the ‘golden spice of life’ turmeric is most efficacious for Kapha instability. Individual sufferings from kapha unbalance usually gains weight and feel tiredness. And hence according to Ayurveda, Turmeric is supposed to be a energizing, calefacient herb which thin down Kapha and gets Vata and Pitta back to healthy levels.
It was from the time of Harappan civilization that benefits of turmeric came into existence. But it was medieval Europe that turmeric came to be known as’ Indian Saffron’ as it was excessively used as substitute for the most pricey spice ‘Saffron’.
Turmeric have shown it uses on many ailments. It is well recommended as tonic and blood purifier. It is treated on many diseases such as:
- Indigestion.
- Inflammation.
- Acne.
- Urinary Tract Infections.
- Kidney Infections.
- Gallstones.
- Anemia.
- Hemorrhoids.
- Liver Disease.
- Diabetes.
- Common Cold.
- Headaches.
- Conjunctivitis.
- Food poisoning.
- Fever and diarrhea.
But at the same time turmeric is believed to create wonder on the skin. Skin being the most delicate organ of the body it needs special attention and care. And thus, curcuma has been proved as the most beneficial Ayurvedic medicine to cure infinite of skin ailments. Curcumin the most essential component in turmeric makes it rich in antioxidants, which is very helpful in battling with the disease. This nitty-gritty helps as plum to the unstable oxygen molecules locally known as free radicals which damage cells.
- Turmeric is specially recognized to purify and nurture the blood and skin.
- Turmeric is a lifelike therapist for skin ailments such as eczema, acne, dry skin.
- It is a boon for anti- ageing. A mixture of honey, turmeric and milk is applied as effective concoction for anti ageing and wrinkles. It is widely used in the cosmetic products nowadays to mellow down the site ageing. It applied continuously it will cease wrinkles.
- Chicken pox, Small pox, red rashes and hot skin disease, Turmeric is regarded as the outstanding solution for all this ailments and also acts as speedy recovery agent.
- It’s during winter that skin get dry and dehydrated. Even the great amount of pollution in the environment that messes up the skin. The pollutant rest on the skin making the skin unable to breathe. They close the pores on the skin creating germs which finally leads to acne, pimples etc. This all can be eradicated with a single substance.
Yes turmeric can be used as natural cleanser. A mixture of turmeric powder and milk cleans all the dirt on the skin.- Even sandalwood powder can be added to this mixture to make it richer for skin. And helps in giving skin a natural glow.
- In winters this intermixture will smoothen your dry and dull skin.
- They can be mixed with honey, milk and almond oil to give amazing radiance on the skin.
- Turmeric is considered as one of the best herb to purify and move the blood. It is very much helpful to get rid of inactive blood and also in the formation of new blood tissue.
Besides being used extensively used for the skin ailments turmeric has many traditional uses. They are especially used in the rituals of Hindu celebrations. Like there is specific ritual for applying turmeric in wedding which gets glow on the skin and makes the bride look more beautiful.
Then even it is rubbed on the forehead of newborn babies as it considered to bring good luck for baby.
And to addition it is very essential spice in oriental cuisine. They are widely used in many delicacies to get the richness of aroma, color and flavor. When used in the culinary they also give immense benefits on health. They are best recommended for the digestion.
When mixed with warm milk it gives relief to sore throat and also relives the pain during injuries.
Believed to be as the protector in Indian culture this herb has proved it efficiency world wide. Though the controversy for patent is known world wide. It has still maintained to be in service of mankind. The mother earth gives them birth and they sincerely serve the mankind.
