Haridra –The Golden Healer: Benefits of Turmeric in Ayurveda

Botanical Name:

Curcuma Longa, Zingiberaceae family (The Ginger Family), Active compound “Curcumin“.

Introduction

Haldi, commonly known as turmeric, is one of the most revered spices in Indian households and traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda. Known for its vibrant yellow color and distinctive earthy flavor, turmeric has been used for centuries not only as a culinary staple but also for its powerful healing properties. Derived from the rhizome of the plant Curcuma longa, this golden spice is packed with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial benefits — all thanks to its active compound, curcumin.

Key Properties of Haridra (Haldi) (According to Ayurveda)

Different name in some other Language & Region:-

Assamese : Haldhi, Haladhi

Bengali : Halud, Haldi

English : Turmeric

Gujrati : Haldar

Hindi : Haldi, Hardi

Kannada : Arishina

Kashmiri : Ledar, Ladhir

Malayalam : Manjal

Marathi : Halad

Oriya : Haladi

Punjabi : Haldi, Haldar

Tamil : Manjal

Telugu : Pasupu

Urdu : Haldi

Health Benefits of Haridra

How to use Haridra as per Ayurveda

1. Cancer prevention: Every day morning, take 10 gms of turmeric powder mix in a cup of warm water for 40 days. This prevents cancer as turmeric has strong cytotoxic effects against certain forms of cancer.

2. Halitosis: Burn turmeric rhizome and make it into fine powder and use this powder with salt as a tooth powder. This will maintain the gums and teeth in a healthy condition and prevent halitosis.

3. Burns : Mix 1 tsp of turmeric with 1 tsp of aloevera gel and apply this paste over burnt area.

4. Dental problems : Mix 1 teaspoonful of turmeric, ½ teaspoonful of salt and sufficient mustard oil to make a paste. Rub the teeth and gums with this paste twice daily. Haridra

5. Sore throat: Take 1 cup milk, 3gms of turmeric powder and 3gms of black pepper powder,heat on

medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes. Drink this Golden milk daily at bed time.

6. Jaundice: Mix 1 teaspoonful of turmeric powder with 1 glass of warm water 3 times a day for 2 weeks or until you see the positive results.

7. Filariasis: Take 3gms turmeric powder and 3gms jaggery with half cup of Cow’s urine twice daily internally . It destroys Filarial worms.

8. Conjunctivitis: Eyes are washed with turmeric water(5 gms boiled in 100ml water) and bandaging the eyes with white cloth soaked in turmeric water during night times while sleeping.

Precautions:

Caution:

Everyone’s supplement needs are different, so it’s important to talk with a healthcare expert—like a doctor, dietitian, or pharmacist—before using them. Supplements aren’t meant to treat, cure, or prevent diseases.

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