Health Benefits of Turmeric


 The Article, Dr. Amita Abrol: Turmeric, the vibrant yellowish/orange powder that comes from the root of the perennial Curcuma longa plant, has been used for centuries throughout Asia. It has a particular affinity for the blood,1 and is thereby able to circulate its powerful health benefits throughout the body. It is used to support a number of systems and functions in the body:
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  1. Promotes digestion
  2. Supports the brain and nervous system
  3. Maintains comfortable joint movement
  4. Supports healthy blood sugar levels already normal range (especially when combined with neem and amalaki)
  5. Supports proper functioning of the liver
  6. Nourishes the heart and circulatory system
  7. Bolsters the immune system
  8. Turmeric and Ayurveda

Turmeric is used in Ayurveda to balance vata, pitta, and kapha, though in excess, it can aggravate pitta and vata. It has a particular beneficial effect for rasa and rakta dhatus (the blood and plasma of the circulatory system). It also kindles agni (digestive fire), helping reduce kapha and ama (toxins). As mentioned above, turmeric is traditionally used for supporting the blood, liver, joints, immune system, and digestive tract.2 Its bitter and pungent taste and heating nature enable it to have a mobilizing and cleansing energy.

Turmeric, also known as haldi or haridra, is said to give the energy of the Divine Mother and to grant prosperity.3 A likeness of Ganesha is often carved in a whole turmeric root and invokes the strength to overcome obstacles, again granting prosperity and success. Turmeric is also popular in yogic traditions, as it is used to cleanse the subtle channels and chakras, and is traditionally used to support the ligaments in hatha yoga practices.

Dr. Amita Abrol
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