8 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT TURMERIC

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TURMERIC

 

(S)  Haridra

 

Part Used:

  • rhizome

Energetics:

  • bitter

  • astringent

  • pungent

    • heating/pungent

    •  K-PV+(in excess)

Tissues:

  • works on all tissue-element in the body

 

Systems:

  • digestive

  •  circulatory

  • respiratory

 

Actions:

  • stimulant

  • carminative

  • alterative

  • vulnerary

  • antibacterial

 

Indications:

  • indigestion, poor circulation, cough, amenorrhea,  pharyngitis, skin disorders, diabetes, arthritis, anemia, wounds, bruises

 

Precautions:

  • acute jaundice and hepatitis

  • high pitta

  • pregnancy

 

Preparation:

  • infusion

  • decoction

  • milk decoction

  • powder (250mg to 1 gm)

 

TURMERIC is an excellent natural antibiotic,

  •  while at the same time

    • it strengthens digestion

    • helps improve intestinal flora

    •  As such it is a good antibacterial for

      • those chronically weak or ill

    • It not only purifies the blood, but also

      •  warms it and stimulates formation of new blood tissue

  • Turmeric gives the energy of the Divine Mother and grants prosperity

  • It is effective for

    • cleansing the chakras (nadi shodhana)

    • purifying the channels of the subtle body

  • It helps

    •  stretch the ligaments

      • therefore, good for the practice of hatha yoga

  • Turmeric promotes

    • proper metabolism in the body

    • correcting both excesses and deficiencies

    • It aids in the digestion of protein

  • Externally,

    • it can be used with honey for

      •  sprains

      • strains

      • bruise 

      • itch

  • It is tonic to the skin, for which purposes

    • it can be taken internally as milk decoction.

 

 

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