Monday, 7 October 2013

Turmeric - Cooking for illness

Turmeric

Turmeric is a member of the ginger family it is a root of the Curcuma Longa which grows in hot climates like India the plant needs between 20-30 degrees and mass rainfall to grow. The plants are gathered for their rhizomes (root mass) annually. You can use these fresh or in a powder or paste form.

My family being from Africa/India I have grown up with turmeric in my food and knowing about the healing  benefits of turmeric. It is an anti inflammatory and can be made into a mikly drink for sore throats. I have also used it to make the most amazing face masks leaving your skin glowing and fresh. It can be made into a paste and even used on cuts and bruises. The most popular use for it is culinary Turmeric is extremely good for your body internally and externally it is natural and therefore contains no chemicals or preservatives. It is a great healer for cancer patients as it will fight any bacteria entering the body and heal any parts of the body that need healing. It has anti bacterial, anti tumor, anti oxident and anti viral properties. My family use it in their food on a daily basis, as beauty treatments and for medical purposes.

Maryam x