Turmeric / Haldi trending herb of Ayurveda.




       
Haldi:
                                    

latin name: curcuma longa
Different names in ayurveda:Nisha,krumighni(wormicidal)
Cultivation: entire india,especially south india. even in some african countries.
How is it produced: After boiling its stem ,the outer covering loosen up .On removal of that we get rich golden yellowish stem ,which is then dried for powder manufacturing process.
Plant part: Underground stem.
Uses:
·     According to ayurveda turmeric is suppose to reduce kapha dosha,its bitter sweet  in taste,and is absorbed in body easily .
·     It helps in faster wound healing.It is used externally as a wound pack in abcess,swelling for reduction in pus formation and easy healing
·     It is the best medicine for skin disorders like ACNE ,PIMPLES,PIGMENTATION.It can be used along with aloevera gel and vit e for nourishment of skin ,reducing skin pigmentation.
                      
·     It can also be used in mouth ULCER  or odour.Mix one tablespoon turmeric in 2 cup water boil it till 1 cup remains,then strain it with a strainer and do gargle 4 to 5 times .You will see reduction in mouth odour and ulcer in 2 to 3 days. Even turmeric oil can be used for the same.

·     The best use of turmeric is in cough and cold .I will share a tasty receipe for it so that we and even kids can enjoy this GOLDEN milk ,yup its yummy.
                                
                               
Ingredients:
1.1 tbsp turmeric powder
2. Sweetner 1 tbsp of your choice,sugar,honey,jaggery
3.Pinch of green cardamon
4.Pinch of cinnamon
5.Black pepper powder pinch
6. a dash of ginger powder
Procedure:
1.Boil 200ml milk of your choice along with 1 tbsp turmeric and sweetner and ginger powder.
2.Then remove from heat and strain it .
3.Add pinch of pepper,cardamon,and cinnamon to it
4.Consume this tasty hot golden milk for boosting your immunity.
Enjoy this tasty milk to boost immunity.

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