What is Turmeric/Haridra from Himalaya?

Turmeric is the one of the most significant herb in Ayurveda Medicine which is known as ‘Haridra’ (Sanskrit name) – The Yellow in color, warm, rough, bitter in taste. Haridra is also known as Haldi and Gauri. The botanical name of Haridra is 'Curcuma longa'. Haridra has wide medicinal uses. It is used to cure diseases like obesity, itching, pain in sinus, cough, asthma, skin disorders, leprosy, and allergic condition, discoloration of skin, anorexia, hemorrhoids, dyspepsia, hemoptysis, fever, and hysteria.

This herb is a common cooking spice having numerous therapeutic effects. Haridra mainly found in India and Indonesia. This common medicinal herb is commonly used as spice in many recipes, to add color to recipe and also gain its medicinal benefits.

Sprinkling of Turmeric powder on wound can prevent secondary infection and analgesic of scorpion bite. Haridra herb contains Vitamin A, Protein, Fatty acid, Mineral and carbohydrates. It is known to have antibiotic, anti-microbic and anti-inflammatory properties. Recent study of Haridra proves that it slows the spread of breast cancer into lungs and other body parts.

Turmeric has a warm, bitter taste and is used extensively as a food flavoring. It is also used in spice in curry powder and mustard. It is being used in clinical trials for the treatment and prevention of pancreatic cancer. It is useful in treating and maintaining liver and gallbladder functions. Haridra prevents blood clots by anti-coagulation properties.

Dosage:

1 capsule twice a day after meals.

Side Effects:

No major side effects have been reported in medical journals.

Benefits of Haridra/Turmeric from Himalaya:

• Haridra from Himalaya is cures allergic skin disorders
• Haridra is also used in treating allergic respiratory disorders like allergic rhinitis and allergic bronchitis.
• Haridra purifies blood and nurtures skin
• This ayurvedic product is a natural remedy to treat cough, colds, asthma, heaviness in the head due to kapha and hoarseness of voice
• Haridra is very efficient ayurveda product used to treat old fevers, malarial fevers and the weakness after disease.
• Haridra is anti-inflammatory herb. It controls inflammation relieves pain, edema and also prevents further deterioration of the condition.
• Haridra acts as an antioxidant, beneficial in prevention of conditions such as cancer and heart disease.
• This herb is helpful to improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Harida herb is helpfs in relieving from respiratory infections and disorder.

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