TURMERIC TEA HEALTH BENEFITS

Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the ginger family Zingiberaceae.it originates from Southeast Asia and can be found in East Africa, West Africa, and the Caribbean. it has a very long history of medicinal use, dating back nearly 4000 years.Tumeric in Sanskrit has different names due to its medicinal values these are; Hridayavilasini (gives delight to the heart, charming) Jayanti(one that wins over disease)Jawarantika(which cures fever)Krimghni or Kashpa (killer of worm) mehagni  (killer of fat), rabhangarasa (which dissolves fat),vishagni (killer of poison)
Turmeric contains more than 100 chemical properties, the main compounds include volatile oil, which contains turmerone, and coloring agents called curcuminoids. curcuminoids are phenolic compounds and the most important active ingredients in turmeric. Curcuminoids contain curcumin demethoxycurcumin,5-methoxycurcumin, and dihydro curcumin which are a natural antioxidant. the chemical compositions responsible for the aroma of turmeric is turmerone, arturmezone, and zingiberene.
Turmeric is a rich source of carbohydrates, fiber, omega 3 fatty acids, and alpha-linolenic acid. the nutritional value of 100g of turmeric contains 390kcal,10g of total fat,3g of saturated fat,0mg cholesterol,0.2g calcium,0.26g phosphorus,47.5mg of iron,0.9mg of thiamine,10mg sodium,2500mg of potassium,0.19mg riboflavin,4.8mg niacin,50mg ascorbic acid,69,9g of total carbohydrates,3g sugars and 8g of protein.
Turmeric is thought to have many medicinal properties which are

• it gives energy to the body.
• it helps in relieving gas and bloating
• it dispels worm
• it improves digestion and acts as a remedy for gastrointestinal discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive disorders.
• it helps in regulating menstruation
• it helps in dissolving gallstones
• it helps in relieving arthritis.
• it acts as an anti-bacterial and antiseptic agent.`
• it helps in the treatment of various respiratory conditions eg (Asthma, bronchial hyperactivity, and allergy)
• it helps alleviate liver disorder, anorexia, rheumatism, runny nose, cough, and sinusitis.
• it is a good remedy for stomach ulcers caused by helicobacter pylori.
• it prevents and delays the development of cataracts.
• it has wound healing properties
• it helps in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
• it serves as a neuroprotective agent
• it lowers cholesterol and triglycerides.

Turmeric is a potent antioxidant,anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic,anticancer,anti-microbial and anti-diabetic. the antiarthritic effects of turmeric include inhibition of joint inflammation and periarticular joint destruction.