Turmeric is sometimes called Indian saffron or the golden spice because it is very commonly used by the people in this country. Let’s explore with Kentary how Indians use turmeric in their daily lives!

1. Indians use turmeric as Medicine

According to the system of traditional Indian healing, turmeric is used as an antiseptic, forming a part of many ointments & lotions for external wounds and skin infections. Turmeric is also used in the treatment of arthritis and to treat jaundice in the initial stages.

Medicinal Uses:

– Relieves flatulence

– Useful in controlling periodic attacks of hysteria and convulsions

– An effective internal antiseptic (when mixed with buttermilk or water ) to cure chronic intestinal problems and diarrhoea

– Turmeric powder mixed in milk is effective in treating bronchial asthma. When mixed with tsp warm water, it prevents an asthma attack

– tsp turmeric mixed with 30 ml warm milk cures cough and cold

– Smoke from burning turmeric is believed to cure running colds

Indians use turmeric as Medicine – image collected 

– Turmeric paste mixed with lime and salt can ease the pain of sprained joints

– Raw turmeric juice is effective against skin disorders including eczema, ringworm and scabies

– Turmeric powder, rubbed on stone on the chest can relieve chest pain

– Roasted ground turmeric, massaged into the gums relieves aching teeth

– 5 gms turmeric powder, 2 cloves, 2 dried guava leaves and 200 gms water can be used as mouthwash and prevents dental pain

– Mixed turmeric powder and lime over insect bitten body parts removes the toxic effect

2. Indians use turmeric as Cosmetics

Cosmetic Uses:

– Turmeric works as an effective antiseptic cream and can be applied to skin prone to pimples and acne

– When mixed with sandalwood paste, turmeric can remove blemishes on the skin, left by skin disorders and ailments like chicken pox

– Turmeric is used as an integral part of ointments and face creams.

Turmeric works as an effective antiseptic cream – Kentary image

3. Indians use turmeric as Food Flavourant

Oleoresin and curcumin are extracts of turmeric and widely used as a food flavourant.

Turmeric is widely used as a colouring agent in the pharmaceutical, food, rice milling and confectionary industries.

4. Use turmeric in your diet

Turmeric is a highly versatile spice that can be added to meals in a range of ways, including:

– Adding turmeric into spice mixtures such as curry or barbecue rub

– Making a homemade dressing using part oil, part vinegar, and seasonings including turmeric

– Changing up your go-to marinades by adding turmeric.

Turmeric is also available as a supplement in turmeric starch, extracts.

Turmeric is a highly versatile spice – Kentary image

Sources: medicalnewstoday, turmericworld

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