Turmeric has basic pharmacological properties which are beneficial in many health conditions.
1. The foremost reason to use turmeric in almost any health condition is its anti-inflammatory property.
2. Turmeric and curcumin have genoprotective property- they protect cellular DNA from damage. However, curcumin plays a dual role in DNA damage.
3. Curcumin happens to be a potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals due to its chemical structure.
4. Turmeric benefits in the treatment of heavy metal poisoning by virtue of its antioxidant property and chelating (ability to bind to metal and remove them from the body) property.
5. Perhaps the main benefit of curcumin when it comes to heart disease, is improving the function of the endothelium, which is the lining of the blood vessels.
6. Turmeric has a number of properties that benefit in restoring health and speeding recovery after surgery. Its anti-microbial and immune boosting properties help safe guard from infections.
7. Traditional medicine states that turmeric is a carminative- it helps in relieving bloating. Turmeric is an effective digestive aid.
8.Traditionally turmeric has been used in treatment of bone fractures.
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