Surprising Benefits of turmeric in winter,

Surprising Benefits of  turmeric in winter

Turmeric powder and winter is an old (read ancient) love story. The medicinal properties of turmeric make it the perfect concoction for the unforgiving winters. There are several ways in which this magical herb can help you overcome most of your winter woes. If you are busy compiling a 'to-do' list for the winter, it is highly recommended that you put turmeric powder right on top of that list. For now, let's go through some of the most crucial benefits of turmeric during winters. 

1.Improves Skin’s Elasticity
Haldi helps to keep the skin looking young and fresh. As it contains many antioxidants, it is great for aging skin. It helps stimulate new cell growth and help keep the skin’s elasticity intact.

2.Immunity Booster
Immunity BoosterTurmeric powder has a global reputation for boosting immunity. It acts as an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral agent and helps in boosting the overall functioning of our immunity system. You can also use turmeric powder as an anti-allergic. Along with this, turmeric powder is also effective in countering respiratory ailments (esp. Asthma) which are common during winters. These combined properties of turmeric powder translate into decreased chances of seasonal illness and other allergic reactions.

3. Control Dandruff & Hair Loss
If you have itching scalp, dandruff or hair loss then turmeric is good for you. It has been proved that turmeric helps rejuvenate scalp health and gets rid of itchiness, dandruff as well as hair loss.

4.Weight Loss
Weight LossDo you end up gaining a lot of unwanted weight during the winter season? Welcome to the club. The winter season is not just a season of chilly winds and settling snow, it is also a season of excessive munching. Simply speaking, all of a sudden your clothes don't fit you and you instantly start searching for weight loss measures. But what if the solution was lying in your kitchen cupboard instead? Take out that jar of turmeric powder and start consuming it. You can add it to curries, take it with honey, or simply mix it with milk to reap its benefits. Turmeric helps you get rid of increased cholesterol levels and is instrumental in weight loss & management.

5.Control Oily Skin
Women with oily skin will love turmeric. A mixture made with pure sandalwood paste (freshly prepared paste from pure sandalwood bar), turmeric and a bit of orange juice. Apply this paste on your face and leave it for 10 minutes. Once the pack dries off, use warm water to rinse the pack.

6.Liver Detox
Weight LossYour liver takes a lot of beating during the winter. We tend to eat & drink more during the winter season and the result is an overworked liver. It will surely help you and your liver if you involve more turmeric in your diet. Turmeric powder increases the production of enzymes that help in detoxification of the body. It also improves blood circulation and is vital in optimizing liver functions.

7.Lighten Stretch Marks
Turmeric can help lighten stretch marks. Stretch marks often become a problem for ladies and a mixture of turmeric, besan, and raw milk/rose water/yogurt will help lighten the marks and even out the skin tone. The pack should be applied daily and kept until it dries completely.

8. Treatment Of Wrinkles
Turmeric, in combination with other ingredients, is effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles. You can prepare a face pack by mixing turmeric powder and rice powder with raw milk and tomato juice and apply it on your face and neck for 30 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water. This will reduce wrinkles as well as brighten your skin. If you have dark circles, you can add a pinch of turmeric to 2 tablespoons of buttermilk and apply it around your eyes for 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water. This is effective in eliminating wrinkles as well as dark circles.

9.Cures Acne
Turmeric helps to keep acne away and also helps to heal acne. There are simple ways of using turmeric to cure pimples, one is by using turmeric powder mixed with sandalwood paste helps to heal acne and applying raw turmeric mixed with few drops of rosewater helps lighten the spots too.

10.Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea
1 teaspoon grated fresh turmeric root or ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root or ½ teaspoon ginger powder
2-3 twists of black pepper (to increases turmeric’s bio-availability)
Juice of ½ lemon
2 teaspoons raw honey (optional)
1 ½ cup filtered water
Combine turmeric, ginger and water in a saucepan on medium-high heat. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, make sure it doesn’t boil. Strain the liquid and pour into a mug. Add lemon juice and honey and give it a good stir.

When you grate the turmeric root, be careful not to ruin your counter top or clothing as it can leave nasty yellow stains.

Enjoy!