Antibacterial, antibiotic, aromatic, wound and bruise healer; a natural antibiotic which also improves intestinal flora.
Turmeric use can be traced back thousands of years as a dye, spice, and aromatic stimulant. Native to southern India and Indonesia, it is commonly used in curries and on rice, and is known to be used on the skin with water in parts of Asia to add a glow to skin.
Used to treat inflammatory bowel syndrome (e.g., ulcerative colitis), Crohn’s Disease, chronic hepatitis, chronic bronchial asthma, psoriasis, all inflammatory conditions. External acne, insect bites, sore eyes, with honey or aloe gel for bruises or sprains.
From the Ayurveda Encyclopedia:
Uses: Amenorrhea, anemia, arthritis, blood purifier, blood tissue formation, circulation, cooking spice, cough, diabetes, worms, jaundice, eye problems, fevers, gas, hemorrhoids, edema, indigestion, ligament stretching, metabolism regulator; mucus relief, and hysteria (from inhaling fumes); pharyngitis, protein digesting, skin disorders, abscess, urinary diseases, wound and bruise healer; a natural antibiotic which also improves intestinal flora; inflammatory bowel syndrome (e.g., ulcerative colitis), Crohn’s Disease, chronic hepatitis, chronic bronchial asthma, psoriasis, all inflammatory conditions. External acne, insect bites, sore eyes, with honey or aloe gel for bruises or sprains.
Spiritual Uses: Gives one the Divine Goddess’s energy and prosperity; chakra and subtle body cleanser; limbers for yoga ásana practice
