Benefits of Haldi (Turmeric)

Turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties have been known to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Anybody suffering from these conditions should consume the spice on a daily basis.

- SEEMA SHARMA

Turmeric or Haldi, has been every Indian households go to spice for centuries. The use of this spice has been traced back to a thousand years in India and China. Many scientists and historians argue that the origin of turmeric is from South Asia, from where it might have spread to countries in South East Asia and Pacific Islands. Bright orange-yellow colour with a unique earthy taste, this wonderful cousin of ginger, coined as the most powerful spices of all is not only known to bring out the taste of any dish but also to have numerous health benefits. Its incredible list of healing properties include anti-oxidant, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, antifungal, anti-carcinogenic, anti-mutagenic and anti-inflammatory. A daily intake of turmeric helps to control or prevent many body disorders and diseases. Here are a few health benefits of haldi: