What Is Turmeric Good For? How To Apply Topically for Great Effect!
Our Answer to The Question: What Is Turmeric Good For?
We are grabbing our pom-poms and bursting into a cheer... SO MANY THINGS!
Turmeric is anti-inflammatory
Turmeric is an antioxidant
Turmeric is antibiotic
Turmeric aids metabolism
Turmeric supports weight management
Turmeric is antiseptic
Turmeric aids arthritis
Turmeric helps heal stomach ulcers
Turmeric soothes coughs and asthma
Turmeric gives you glowing skin
Turmeric lowers cholesterol
Turmeric speeds wound healing.
The Makeup of Turmeric Tells You Why
The makeup of Turmeric is roughly:
70% carbohydrates
7% protein
4% minerals
At least 4% essential oils
Other alkaloids
About 1% resin.
It also contains over 300 naturally occurring components, including:
Beta-carotene
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
Calcium
Flavonoids
Fibre
Iron
Niacin
Potassium
·Zinc
The compound linked to its most highly regarded health effects—Curcumin.
Turmeric For Your Internal Body
We are always singing loudly about how Turmeric combats inflammation, and we are not alone!
Turmeric is the favourite secret weapon of many athletes and those who incorporate exercise into their daily lives. The reason we use it in ALL our teas and blends is because it is famous for reducing inflammation in our joints and body systems.
Turmeric For Exercise and Recovery
No matter your level of exercise, from newbies to top athletes, muscle pain is a natural result of pushing the body beyond its limits. Turmeric works right away to prevent chronic inflammation from settling into your joints and muscles. Plus, it speeds the recovery process.
Taking Turmeric before a workout can even help prevent muscle fatigue and damage. This is great news for anyone embarking on a new exercise regimen or training for a competitive event.
Turmeric For Your Joints: Arthritis Inflammation
Turmeric isn’t just for active individuals—it helps with inflammatory ailments that can render people sedentary.
Studies have proven that Curcumin, the anti-inflammatory ingredient in Turmeric, has incredible effects on arthritis pain and inflammation. Findings show that:
Bioavailable forms of Curcumin reduce joint pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis (R.A.) patients more effectively than traditional medications
Patients taking Curcumin instead of Ibuprofen for osteoarthritis report greater relief, particularly with walking and climbing stairs
Patients taking Curcumin experience fewer side effects compared to those using conventional medications.
Apply Turmeric Topically for Muscles and Joints
Create your own budget-savvy, anti-inflammatory paste:
Mix Turmeric powder with enough water to form a paste
Gently warm it to enhance absorption
Apply to the joint pain or muscle area, rubbing gently but firmly
Allow to set and wrap in gauze
Leave on for at least 6 hours before washing off
Repeat twice daily for 5 days.
Note: Turmeric may stain the skin for a few days, so use old towels and avoid contact with clothing.
Turmeric For Your External Beauty
Turmeric Fights the Signs of Unhealthy Ageing
Turmeric, an excellent exfoliant, eliminates signs of unhealthy ageing. For a clear, glowing complexion:
Mix gram flour (besan) with Turmeric powder and water
Apply evenly to the face and body
Let it dry, then scrub gently in circular motions
Rinse off with lukewarm water.
Turmeric Treats Pigmentation and Uneven Skin Tone
For dark spots and discolouration:
Mix Turmeric powder with lemon juice to form a paste
Apply to the affected area for 20-30 minutes
Wash off with warm water.
Turmeric Helps Combat Acne
To fight breakouts:
Mix Turmeric powder with sandalwood powder and lemon juice
Apply to the face for 10 minutes
Rinse with lukewarm water.
Get Your Daily Dose of Turmeric in Taka Turmeric Teas!
Current Turmeric Tea Special: Crazy-Delicious Masala Chai!
When steeped in freshly boiled water, our Masala Chai tea bags produce a silk-smooth, aromatic brew with a dark golden colour. Whether enjoyed with or without milk, Taka Masala Chai is a superb pick-me-up.
Masala Chai Ingredients:
Turmeric
Black Tea Nam Lanh
Ceylon Cinnamon
Desiccated Coconut
Cardamom
Fennel
Black Pepper
Clove.
The Taka Tea(m)
