What do you do when you cut your finger while cutting vegetables when your child falls and gets injured while riding a bicycle or when you get injured while gardening?

The first thing we do before going to the doctor is to take first aid. This 1 item of first aid kit is present in your kitchen. If you do not know about it yet, then open your kitchen cabinet and use the turmeric kept in it.

Turmeric has amazing properties like anti-inflammatory, anti-biotic and healing, hence it is considered the best first aid medicine. It has been used in many ways in our homes for a long time to treat minor wounds, cuts, burns and scratches.

You can also use turmeric to get rid of colds and stomach aches. How can turmeric be used to ward off diseases? Come, Ayurvedic expert Jeetunchadan is telling you about this.

The expert says, "Turmeric is a panacea for many diseases, so you should include it in your diet." It detoxifies the liver and helps it function well. It protects against neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's (a condition that occurs when nerve cells in the nervous system stop working over time). Additionally, turmeric controls diabetes and strengthens metabolism. Apart from this, it removes stomach-related problems.

Treatment of dental problems

Turmeric is anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial and anti-septic. With its help, you can overcome dental problems. Swelling and pain in gums can be relieved by the curcumin present in turmeric. It removes plaque and bacteria from teeth and can make teeth whiter. Also, enamel problems can be solved.

Method

  • Mix half a teaspoon of salt and a little turmeric in one teaspoon of mustard oil. Massage it on your teeth and gums twice a day.

Burn treatment

Curcumin present in turmeric is the best medicine to treat both pain and wounds. Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties are also found in it, which help reduce irritation. This medicinal herb acts as an antiseptic for cuts, burns and scrapes.

Method

  • On burning, immediately pour cold water, then mix fresh aloe vera gel with a pinch of turmeric powder and apply.

Pain treatment

Turmeric is used to enhance the colour and taste of food as well as to enhance its beauty. It is also very beneficial for health. Everyone knows this, but do you know that pain can also be relieved with turmeric?

The anti-oxidants present in turmeric fight free radicals in the body. Additionally, it contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties along with protein, vitamin C, K, fibre, potassium, calcium, copper, iron and zinc. Curcumin found in turmeric relieves knee and joint pain.

Method

  • Drink turmeric milk to relieve pain and swelling.
  • For this, mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric and 2 teaspoons of ginger powder. Then apply this paste to the painful area.

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