The goodness of Turmeric

India
February 14, 2007 7:16am CST
Turmeric also known as Haldi in Hindi, Manjal in Tamil, Pasuvu in Telugu is a very great kitchen medicine. It is a typical Indian herb that can be used for almost all ailments. Turmeric powder mixed with lukewarm milk reduces cold. Nowadays i have heard that it is being used in research for a drug against AIDS. Please add your other information and knowledge about Turmeric and let this thread grow to help so many people.
3 responses
@sunita64 (6469)
• India
18 Feb 07
Turmeric powder is best antiseptic used for the wounds, the powder is placed on a cotton swap and heated with pure ghee and bandage is done on wounds, it cures the wound.
• India
29 Apr 11
Turmeric with coconut oil is a very good healing combination for wounds too!
@fredgame (1260)
• China
18 Jul 07
yes, it's a good idea to do that if the herb can also be found in areas where it can help people who are in need of it. it's not all if you know how this herb works without being able to get reach of it. it will also be helpful if others can help the spread of this herb. don't you think so?
• India
14 Feb 07
Turmeric is a nature's precious gift.Its a well known indigenous herbal medicine.Turmeric is useful in treating a variety of ailments and metabolic disorders.They are known to be antiseptic and aromatic.Its paste is used in cleansing and disinfecting the skin and skin ulcers without drying out its natural oils..:)Turmeric plays a vital part in our lives and its good too:)