Posted on Feb 22, 2010 | Comments 1 Something that is found
routinely on Asian kitchen shelves and is increasingly now found
in kitchens all over the world, is turmeric. Long known and
revered for its natural antiseptic and anti inflammatory
properties, it is now increasing in popularity the world over
both as a condiment as well as a medical aid. If brides in many
south Asian countries are routinely anointed with turmeric paste
because it is said to make skin glow, and if it is commonly
applied on minor cuts and grazes as a healing aid, this is not
inconsistent with what scientists are increasingly discovering
about turmeric. Turmeric is well known for treating minor cuts
and wounds since it is known to have antibacterial properties.
Since it is a natural antiseptic, among the less advanced
societies, this is something that is widely used to treat minor
ailments because of its efficacy as well as its ready
availability. Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory agent. One
traditional remedy for a sore throat and coug