If You Love Turmeric,You will Love This!

                                                       The Amazing Turmeric 
Introduction:

1. Balances: Three doshas
2. Taste: pungent, bitter, and astringent
3. Qualities: dryness, lightness, and warmth

In ancient India, people believed that turmeric has the energy of the Divine Mother so it cleanse the chakras, and purify the channels of the subtle body.
Hindus consider turmeric to have beneficial qualities and so it is used in many sacred ceremonies. Turmeric paste is applied to the forehead during pujas in devotional ceremonies.

For centuries, many cultures have used this versatile herb to treat many diseases and ailments like arthritis, cancer, indigestion, stomach ulcers, gallstones, eczema, urticaria, psoriasis, acne, conjunctivitis, fibroids, cysts, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, leucorrhoea, dermatitis, hives, colitis, asthma, gout, fevers, diabetes, anemia, and hemorrhoids.

Properties of Turmeric:

Turmeric is powerful anti-inflammatory and also acts as an emmenagogue, blood tonic, carminative, antibacterial, cholagogue, alterative, vulnerary, anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet, hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and anti-carcinogenic.

Molecular Structure:

Turmeric have many molecular constituents, each with a variety of biological activities. There are at least 20 molecules that are antibiotic, 14 that are known cancer preventatives, 12 that are anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory, and there are at least 10 different antioxidants. The rhizome is 70 percent carbohydrates, 7 percent protein, 4 percent minerals and essential oils.

Active Ingredient:

The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. In its raw state, curcumin makes up only 2 to 5 percent of turmeric, and has a poor bioavailability, and we excrete most of it in the feces. Components of turmeric are called curcuminoids. They mainly include curcumin (diferuloylmethane), demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin.
Turmeric should be taken in a 10:1 ratio to the black pepper. Black pepper also has piperine & it is very hot and drying and may aggravate Pitta and Vata.  Ghee or coconut oil, will increase its absorption and digestion as well.

Dosage:

The maximum dosage for a 68 kgs human is 10 grams of dry powder per day.

Bioavailability of Curcumin: 

In Ayurveda, milk is considered is considered as best vehicles or anupanas, for turmeric.  Ayurvedic texts on herbology like Dravyaguna Vijnana has mentioned taking turmeric with black pepper and milk. Difficulty with ingesting curcumin is its poor bioavailability.

Tip : Various drinks can be made with haridra and milk like turmeric latte or golden milk tea.