Turmeric is a part of the ginger family. The root contains a yellow colored chemical called curcumin. It is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant in nature.
Benefits:
Curcumin may help prevent or perhaps treat cancer. It is also helpful in treating arthritis.
Turmeric may help in the following:
- Inhaling steam of heated water with turmeric may help clear nasal passages and chest congestion.
- Taking a quarter teaspoon of turmeric with water in the morning may help with depression.
- Turmeric with warm mustard oil applied to joint pain may help relieve pain.
