Turmeric: A Medicinal Plant with Numerous Health Benefits

Abstract

Turmeric has carminative, stimulating, and fragrant properties that make it a moderate digestive. One of nature's most potent medicines is turmeric. Curcumin is the active component in turmeric. In India, where it was most likely first employed as a dye, turmeric has been used for over 2500 years. Over the ages, this spice's therapeutic qualities have gradually come to light. Although turmeric has long been known for its anti-inflammatory qualities, more recent studies have shown that it is a natural wonder that can help treat a wide range of illnesses, including cancer and Alzheimer's disease. In India, an antibacterial ointment based on the spice is utilized. Asian cosmetics like turmeric water are used to give the skin a golden sheen. Turmeric has been used externally for ulcers and inflammation and internally for ailments like liver blockage and jaundice in Unani medicine. A remedy for dysentery has included roasted turmeric as one of its ingredients. Tooth powder or paste has also been made with turmeric. In traditional medicine, turmeric has been used to treat a wide range of ailments in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India. Generally speaking, the most utilized portion of the plant is the rhizome. It is said to relieve coughs and asthma and can be prepared in a number of ways. In Ayurvedic medicine, hot water extracts of the dried rhizome have been administered orally to lower inflammation. Another classification for turmeric is "rasayana," a category of plant used in Ayurvedic treatment