According to MSc Ha Vu Thanh, Faculty of Endoscopy and Functional exploration, K Hospital (Hanoi), turmeric is used as a spice, this is also considered a valuable medicine.The composition of turmeric is analyzed containing curcuminoids (6%), creating yellow for turmeric, in which the amount of curcumin accounts for about 70-80% of the mass.Essential oil compounds account for about 2-7% including the main active ingredients are Artumeron, Zingiberen, Borneol.
Pharmacological effects of turmeric
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In the folklore of turmeric used for skin care.You can apply turmeric to the wound that is eating young skin to prevent scars.Turmeric mixes honey, yogurt on the face to whiten skin, reduce dark spots, help skin more vitality, reduce acne.When you are hungry, you can eat a little more turmeric to circulate blood vessels to help the skin more beautiful
Cancer prevention
Turmeric prevents the formation of new cancer cells, does not affect other healthy cells.Turmeric products are also supported for people with cancer after chemotherapy and radiation.
Turmeric is used as a spice, this is also considered a valuable medicine.(Artwork)
Slow down the development of Alzheimer's disease
Curcumin also has the ability to stimulate the brain to produce neurological factors that help limit the risk of dementia, Alzheimer.
Anti -inflammatory, healing wounds
Anti -inflammatory turmeric, healing ulcers, supporting the treatment of stomach, colon, reducing bloating, preventing oxidation, increasing the body's resistance, anti -arthritis, allergies, reducing liver enzymes, liver enzymes, liverFatty, protecting liver cells when alcoholic in the blood.
Note, when using turmeric you need to use the right dose, do not use too much because it may have side effects.Turmeric is spicy if used in abdominal pain, nausea, indigestion.
Turmeric affects blood clotting, causing bleeding, so people who are using anticoagulants should be careful and should ask the doctor before use.In addition, the stimulus of the uterus should avoid pregnancy.Children under 6 years of age must not use turmeric and turmeric products.