HALDI (TURMERIC)



The thing which enhances the taste and texture of food is turmeric. Turmeric is another substance after the salt which is used in many of the food. It is one best antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, detoxing, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant agent. turmeric has numerous health benefits. It has its own natural flavor. Turmeric powder has a warm, bitter, black pepper-like flavor and earthy, mustard-like aroma.



Haldi has many benefits, it is used in cosmatics, food, Ayurvedic medicine, dye,etc. It is used in many tredinational Indian, unani, Chinese medicine. Most turmeric is used in the form of rhizome powder to impart a golden yellow color. Rhizomes of haldi is used to make pickle

compounds in haldi are called curcuminoids, the most important of which is curcumin.



Curcumin is being recognized and used worldwide in many different forms for multiple potential health benefits. For example, in India, turmeric—containing curcumin—has been used in curries; in Japan, it is served in tea; in Thailand, it is used in cosmetics; in China, it is used as a colorant; in Korea, it is served in drinks; in Malaysia, it is used as an antiseptic; in Pakistan, it is used as an anti-inflammatory agent; and in the United States, it is used in mustard sauce, cheese, butter, and chips, as a preservative and a coloring agent



It has different names in different languages Hindi Name(Haldi, Hardi), Telugu Name(Pasupu, Pasupu Kommulu), EnglishName(Turmeric), Tamil Name (ManjalK), Punjabi Name(Haldi, Haldar, Halaj), Bengali name (Halud), Gujrati name (Haladar), Marathi name (Halad), Arabian name(Kumkum), Farsi name(Zardchob), Malayalam name(Manjal)

Chemical constituents

Curcumene, Curcumenone, Curcone, Curdione, Cineole, Curzerenone, epiprocurcumenol, eugenol, Camphene, Camphor, Bornel, Procurcumadiol, Procurcumenol, Curcumins, unkonan A, B, & D, B- sitosterol etc





Properties and uses of HALDI

• Vishanut – useful in toxic conditions

• Mehanut – useful in diabetes and urinary tract infections

• Kanduhara – relieves itching sensation due to allergy

• Ksuhtahara – used in a wide variety of skin diseases

• Vranahara – useful for quick wound healing

Dehavarna vidhayini – improves skin complexion

• Vishodhini – natural detoxifier

• Krumihara – relieves intestinal worms and infected wounds

• Pinasa nashini – useful in running nose, upper respiratory tract infection

• Aruchinashini – useful in anorexia

Useful antidote for insect bites on external application. It has anti toxic effect even on oral administration.

• Panduhara – useful in anaemia, initial stages of liver disorders

• Apachihara – useful in wounds, sinuses

• Twakdoshajit – detoxifies blood and skin

• Vishothajit – natural anti inflammatory

• Vatasranut – useful in gout.









Health benefits of HALDI

1. Provides Relief from Arthritis Pain :

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2. Good for the Brain :

3. Helps in Digestion :





4. Contains Healing Properties :

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5. Good for the Liver :

6. Helps Combat Cancer :





7. Antioxidant property :

8. For skin:

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cough, vata, pitta

Some Ayurvedic use of haldi:









Refrance

1) AYU (An international quarterly journal of research in Ayurveda

2) NCBI

3) Drvya Gunna vigyan BAMS book

4) PUBMED

5) science daily

6) Harvard health publishing

7) Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology

According to ayurveda, haldi is useful in treatment of pain, joint pain, arthritis, etc. Haldi have large amount of Antioxidant which helps to destroy free radical ( damages the cell) in body. curcumin is a bioactive substance that fights inflammation at the molecular levelperson having pain, arthritis should eat haldi daily which help to remove pain and give relifHaldi consists of a compound known as Aromatic turmerone, which repairs damaged brain stem cells. Damage to these stem cells is responsible for a number of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s and stroke. Daily consumption of turmeric can reduce the risk of developing these conditions, and improve memory.Neurons are capable of forming new connections, but in certain areas of the brain they can also multiply and increase in number.One of the main drivers of this process is brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is a type of growth hormone that functions in your brain.Many common brain disorders have been linked to decreased levels of this hormone, including depression and Alzheimer's disease. Curcumin can increase brain levels of BDNF.By doing this, it may be effective in delaying or even reversing many brain diseases and age-related decreases in brain function.It may also improve memory and make you smarter, which seems logical given its effects on BDNF levels.Consumption of raw turmeric can boost metabolism and help manage digestive disorders.The compounds present in haldi trigger the gall bladder into secreting bile produced by the liver – the bile helps in digestion more efficiently by processing fat. Haldi is also known to reduce the symptoms of gas and bloating.The natural anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties in turmeric make it an effective against invaders. When anyone experience heartburn, getting injured then try turmeric(which show healing property). Add some turmeric powder in a warm milk and drink it – this will help in repairing the wound and get rid away from infectiondrink halfi milk daily which helps to increase immunity, glow of face, remove congestion, improves vocal soundHaldi help detoxify blood in the liver by processing and reducing the toxins. Thus, turmeric is instrumental in promoting good liver health by improving the circulation of blood.According to study;it suggests that the spice can potentially destroy cancer cells and shrink tumer.haldi interferes with the molecular pathway and restrict the growth of cancer.Oxidative damage is believed to be one of the mechanisms behind aging and many diseases. It involves free radicals, highly reactive molecules with unpaired electrons. Free radicals tend to react with important organic substances, such as fatty acids, proteins or DNA.That's why the antioxidants are so beneficial is that they protect your body from free radicals. Curcumin is a potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals due to its chemical structurThis bright yellow coloured spice is loaded with curcumin, an active compound that plays an important role in providing beauty and skin. Haldi is useful in mainly skin diseases such as1) it lowers the scar:Tip: Add turmeric with 1 teaspoon of besan, apply it on the scars and pores. Allow it to dry for 15-20 minutesand wash off2) heals cracked heal:Tip: for cracked heal mix turmaric powder with milk and apply it on cracked heal. Wait for 15-20 minute and wash off3) skin whitening:Haldi removes suntan(brown color of skin due exposure to sun) which makes skin dark and dull. So it is an amazing herb for whiteningTip: Mix 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder, lemon juice and milk to make a thick paste and apply it to the affected area especially face, neck, elbows, etc. Let it tobe dry for 20 to 30 minutes and wash off with water4) removes acene and pimples:Tip: Take 1 teaspoon of turmeric with 2 teaspoons of sandalwood powder and milk to make a fine paste apply it all over your face and let it dry and wash off.1) It is used in chemical analysis as an indicator for acidity and alkalinity.[32] The paper is yellow in acidic and neutral solutions and turns brown to reddish-brown in alkaline solutions, with transition between pH of 7.4 and 9.2.2) curcumin is poorly absorbed into the bloodstream. It helps to consume black pepper with it, which contains piperine, a natural substance that enhances the absorption of curcumin.•Curcumin is also fat soluble, so it may be a good idea to take it with a fatty meal.3) Curcumin boosts levels of the brain hormone BDNF, which increases the growth of new neurons and fights various degenerative processes in your brain.4) Curcumin can cross the blood-brain barrier and has been shown to lead to various improvements in the pathological process of Alzheimer’s disease.5) according to ayurveda, haldi is good for6) Use turmeric daily to cure various skin related issues like ageing, sun tan, wrinkles, cracked feet and even to prevent hair loss and dandruff.7) Turmeric shows promising results as an insect repellent and natural pest control ingredient.• during cough and cold drink milk with haldi• haldi is useful in many skin and face related diseases• drinking milk added with haldi and peppermint is good for fever