Spices, Plants and Natural Remedies >> Turmeric

Antiseptic in nature and is well known for healing broken bones and sprains. Cures laziness, lassitude and enhances alertness. It aids digestion and improves eyesight.

It is an excellent blood purifier and an essential cosmetic aid. In fact, a bride's vanity case is considered incomplete without "haldi uptan". It is used to cure insomnia, sinusitis, cough and respiratory diseases.

Local application of haldi is recommended for sprains and injuries. Helps tired eyes.

• Take 10gm of turmeric and boil in 20ml water. Cool. Take a muslin cloth and soak in the haldi water. Apply on tired and irritated eyes. Can sprinkle the turmeric water on the eyes.
  
• A paste of turmeric powder and warm mustard oil can be applied locally on swellings and sprained joints. It reduces inflammation and soothes pain. In fact, for healing fractured bones, drink hot milk mixed with turmeric powder over a considerable period of time. It is a natural healing agent.