Health Living :Medicinal and Culinary Use of Tumeric(Ata-Ile Pupa)

Turmeric, a plant in the ginger family. Its rhizome (underground stem) is used as a culinary spice and traditional medicine.

It is commonly used in controlling many disease conditions including

-arthritisdigestive disordersrespiratory infections,allergiesliver disease anddepression.This powerful spice contains an active ingredient called Curcumin which also gives it its yellow color.

Curcumin is a rich nero-protective agent, protects the liver for efficient detoxification process, and a valuable heart protective agent.

Tumeric is an anti-pyretic and when mixed with other plants such as black peppercorn seeds (a NSAID), flavored with lemon can be a great source of pain relief and fever. The herbal mixture can be made using the process of the concoction. Turmeric is very popular in dietary supplement for cardiovascular health.