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IMPORTANCE OF TUMERIC(ATALE PUPA)
Turmeric is used as a root and in the dried powdered state for cooking, for protection against infections, for beauty as a cosmetic measure in most of our homes. Why is this so?

Benefits Of Turmeric
Nutritionally: Turmeric is among the richest food sources of Iron - 67.8 mg per 100g of turmeric powder. One teaspoon (3g) of turmeric powder provides 2mg of Iron - 10% of the adult daily requirements.

1. Curcumin is the most abundant and active polyphenol in turmeric and is responsible for the beautiful bright yellow colour. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and wound-healing effects. Research is being carried out to study its potential in treating conditions such as arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular and inflammatory bowel diseases. Studies have shown the inhibitory action of turmeric extract against several pathogenic microbes, such as gastric - ulcer causing Helicobacter pylori. The absorption of curcumin improves with pepper.

2. Essential oils extracted from turmeric oil exhibits antifungal properties and is active against respiratory tract viruses such as those causing flu. The oil may help remove sputum, relive cough and prevent asthma. The oil also acts as a natural mosquito repellent for both day and night mosquitoes.

3. Infections controller: In alternative and herbal medicine, turmeric is used to treat conjunctivitis, chicken pox, urinary tract infections and liver ailments. Topical application of turmeric may prevent proliferation of skin tumours.
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4. Diabetes: Intake of turmeric extract may reduce the cell-damaging effects of chronic hyperglycaemia in diabetes patients.
5. Antioxidant and germicidal properties of turmeric have led to its extensive use in medicinal and cosmetic products. Curcumin present in turmeric not only acts like an antioxidant, it also boosts the body's natural antioxidant capacity.

6. Carminative effect: Turmeric is known to help with digestion. It is used in traditional