For centuries, Tumeric has been an added spice for foods, medicine and most recently, even the medical community of the West has begun to recognize its amazing potential!

Here are a few of the incredible things you can use Tumeric for that we know right now works!

Is an active against bacteria (anti-bacterial).

That turmeric treats wounds is an understatement! Turmeric is a
natural against bacteria as both an antiseptic and an anti-
bacterial to help treat cuts and burns to fight infections from
bacteria. It speeds wound healing and repairs damage.

Well known to the people of India, the turmeric root is highly
revered in Ayurvedic medicine. It can help heal a variety of skin
conditions from acne to eczema.

•    How to use turmeric as an antibacterial: Make a paste and
apply. Turmeric heals infections and can be used as
poultice, though it stains the skin.

Provides pain relief (analgesic).

Instead of reaching for a prescription, the ibuprofen or Alieve,
grab some curcumin (the ingredient extracted from turmeric). One
of the many benefits of turmeric is the analgesic effects.

Turmeric lowers histamine levels to reduce inflammation, and
this stimulates the adrenal glands to produce more cortisone,
which is the body's natural painkiller. Adding black pepper
increases the active ingredient of turmeric, curcumin, by twenty
times!

•    Alleviates the pain of arthritis. Turmeric is a natural
alternative to celcoxib (Celebrex) for treating arthritic pain
to help manage pain, thanks to the anti-inflammatory
properties of the active compound ingredient: curcumin.

•    How to use turmeric to relieve arthritic pain: To
relieve pain, take herbal curcumin capsules, as pictured
left, preferably with food. Alternatively ave a cup of
turmeric tea!

•    Manages muscle pans and sprains. Because it's anti-
inflammatory, Turmeric can play a role in soothing muscle
sprains in the upper body, and other kinds of pain

•    How to use turmeric to provide upper body relief
from muscle strain:  Apply warm ginger paste with
turmeric. Boil water to warm and mix the ginger powder
and turmeric powder, one teaspoonful of each into a
paste. While the paste may stain the skin and clothing,
the relief is worthwhile.

•    Mitigates a toothache. One of the many ways turmeric
supports the body as an analgesic is for toothaches.

•    How to use turmeric to heal a toothache naturally:

Mix this spice with a warm glass of milk as an instant
analgesic. It will not only start to heal your infection,
but take away the pain of your tooth until you can see
your Dentist. It will work almost instantly thanks to its
anti-inflammatory properties. Try it and you'll forever
wonder why you've ever chosen a chemical over a
natural remedy!

Helps relieve the common cold.

Turmeric includes powerful antioxidants and can help you fight
the common cold.

How to use turmeric to help with coughs:

•     Make a gargle! You'll need one glass of warm water, a
pinch of salt and three pinches of turmeric powder for your
gargle.

•    Try this dry cough remedy: To a cup of boiling water, add a
teaspoon of turmeric powder and a quarter teaspoon black
pepper. Simmer for three minutes, then add a tablespoon
raw honey.

Soothes as a stomach tonic.

Long known as a mild digestive, turmeric has a wide array of
uses for digestive health. Buried in the ancient clay tablets of
the Assyrian King Ashurbanipal, is a report from 650 B.C.E. that
turmeric is useful as a stomach tonic. Ancient wisdom has
evaded modern-day American life until now. Consider turmeric to
help with:
1.    diarrhea
2.    dysentery
3.    loss of appetite
4.    stomach bloating
5.    intestinal worms
6.    ulcers

•    How to use turmeric as a stomach tonic. Take turmeric
tea!

While turmeric has been deemed effective in many areas to aid
in digestion, it hasn't proven beneficial for helping patients with
irritable bowl syndrome.

Provides joint relief.

The Curcumin present in turmeric is a potent and natural way to
help relieve inflammation and joint pain. The magic of curcimin,
helps promote a healthy inflammatory response to ease arthritic
aches and joint pain.

•    How to use turmeric for joint relief: Grate a yelow onion
with a half teaspoon of turmeric powder and a half teaspoon
of curry powder and mix into a paste. Then apply to the
affected area. This is an Ayurvedic remedy. As a poultice, i
will stain, but help get to the inflammation and stiff joints.

Helps fight heart disease.

Quite simply, turmeric is effective at cleaning out your artieries.
Turmeric is good for the heart and for those who have high blood
pressure and high cholesterol. The active ingredient of turmeric,
curcumin, helps support cardiovascular function for heart health.
Turmeric lowers cholesterol, reducing plaque in the arteries.

Purifies blood, prevents blood clotting.

Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and even prescription anticoagulants could
potentially be replaced with a turmeric regimen. Consult your
physician regarding this natural alternative to see if such a
regimen would be right for you. For example turmeric is not
appropriate for serious conditions, such as thrombosis and
pulmonary embolism. This report is for informational purposes
only. Always seek medical advice from a licensed practitioner
when available. With approval you can seek turmeric in capsule
format.

Turmeric is among the Ayurvedic medications of blood purifying
herbs, which also include saffron, sandalwood, and calamus root
powder.

It is quite possible that as we learn more about Tumeric its benefits become almost legendary!

While it has been used for centuries in Asia, it is relatively new to the West and given medical advancements, it might be that Tumeric or its derivative is the next “wonder drug!”

In the mean, however, it has some pretty amazing benefits that anyone can use; to learn more about Tumeric, visit the Happy Preppers!