Haridra
Botanical name- Curcuma longa
Family- Zinzeberceae
Rasa- Tikta, Katu
Vipaka- Katu
Virya- Ushna
Guna- Ruksha, Laghu
Karma- Kapha-Vatahara, Lekhana, Vishaghna, Varnya.
In Vedic literature Haridra is extensively described. Acharya Vagbhata quoted is as the best for Prameha. Presently it is considered as an important antidiabetic and antioxidant drug.
Curcumin (the main active ingredient) in turmeric enhances this activity along with black pepper (piperine- improves the absorption of curcumin by 2,000%).
Curcumin is also fat soluble, so it may be a good idea to take it with a fatty meal.
Helps your body fight foreign invaders and also has a role in repairing damage.It blocks NF-kB, a molecule that travels into the nuclei of your cells and turns on genes related to inflammation.
Delivers a one-two punch against free radicals. It blocks them directly, then stimulates your body’s own antioxidant defense enzymes.
Curcumin Boosts Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), which is a type of growth hormone, Linked to Improved Brain Function and a Lower Risk of Brain Diseases, effective in delaying or even reversing many brain diseases and age-related decreases in brain function
Many common brain disorders have been linked to decreased levels of this hormone, including depression and Alzheimer’s disease (21, 22).
Improves the function of the endothelium (lining of your blood vessels).so helps to regulate blood pressure, blood clotting and various other factors.
Reduces inflammation and oxidation (as discussed above), which play a role in heart disease as well.
Prevent colorectal cancer from occurring also Reduce the number of lesions by 40%.
Leads to several changes on the molecular level that may help prevent and perhaps even treat cancer.
Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease is a buildup of protein tangles called amyloid plaques. Studies show that curcumin can help clear these plaques.
Inflammation and oxidative damage play a role in Alzheimer’s disease, and curcumin has beneficial effects on both
Curcumin has been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier- so prevents & manage the conditions
Arthritis
Curcumin – potent anti-inflammatory compound, it makes sense that it may help with arthritis.
Depression is linked to reduced levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and a shrinking hippocampus, a brain area with a role in learning and memory.
Curcumin boosts BDNF levels, potentially reversing some of these changes
Also boost the brain neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine
Delay Aging
Curcumin prevents Oxidation and inflammation
Curcumin helps to treat aspects of Type 1 & 2 diabetes.
Reduces insulin resistance by helping insulin get into cells, perhaps on AMPK pathway that exercise also opens up.
Protects beta cells, which produce insulin .
Helps in Diabetes induced Erectile Dysfunction.
✨ Cholesterol
Reduces cholesterol levels.
Prevent liver fat accumulation
✨Kidney Health:
Promotes clearance of creatinine and urea from blood
✨ Digestion
Improve stomach emptying, improve digestion
Fresh Turmeric slices
Heated up & cooled (Room temp) Oil
Paper corns powder, Muster seeds powder, Fennel seeds powder, Redchilli powder, Salt, Lemon Juice
Mix everything & Tasty pickle ready
