Turmeric: A Healing Spice

Growing up, I saw turmeric used for numerous purposes around the home.

We used it to drive away ants and other insects. We used it as beauty aid. Our kumkum, the red dot between our eyebrows, was made with turmeric.

Follow the video to make kumkum at home.

We ate turmeric when we were sick. We ate turmeric when we celebrated. Our thanksgiving, Pongal, festival was incomplete without live turmeric plant. We offered turmeric in worship. We gave turmeric to ladies when they visited the home. I cannot recall a time when turmeric was not a part of my life.

Turmeric is a safe and effective spice for most people. It is easy to use this spice everyday by adding turmeric to your diet. Here are some ways to add turmeric to your diet:

• Add turmeric powder to your food.
• Make turmeric poultice or face mask.
• Drink turmeric tea.
• Apply turmeric cream to your skin.

Turmeric is a powerful herb with many health benefits. Adding it to your diet is a great way to improve your overall health.