100 Scientific Health Benefits of REAL Curcuma longa
100 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Curcuma Longa (Curcumin)
it promotes All round Health
1. It is an anti-inflammatory agent
2. It is a natural painkiller
3. It is a potent antioxidant
4. It protects DNA from damage
5. It helps in heavy metal detoxification
6. Turmeric speeds up post-operative recovery
It Helps Digestive System
7. It improves digestion and stomach health
8. It benefits in GERD and acid reflux
9. It helps in treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
10. It reduces symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
11. Turmeric protects the pancreas from disorders
For Bones, Joints, etc.
12. It reduces the severity of various types of arthritis
13. It protects bone in osteoarthritis
14. It can help in the healing of bone fractures
15. It helps in the treatment of muscle disorders
It Helps Hematologic system/Blood-related disorders
16. It aids in the treatment of thalassemia
17. Dietary turmeric may benefit in anemia
18. Curcumin has anti-platelet property
19. It benefits spleen health
For Brain and Nervous System
20. It alleviates depression
21. It benefits in post-traumatic stress disorder
22. It benefits in bipolar disorder
23. It can boost memory and help in learning disorders
24. It can prevent Alzheimer’s disease
25. It is therapeutic in Parkinson’s
26. It helps in recovery after stroke
27. It benefits in epilepsy and seizures
28. It reduces morphine tolerance/dependence
For Eye and Ear Related Disorders
29. It helps in the treatment of uveitis
30. It can help in the treatment of glaucoma and cataract
31. It can potentially aid in tinnitus treatment
For Oral Health
32. Turmeric holds health benefits in gingivitis
33. It gets rid of plaque
34. It is therapeutic in the treatment of periodontitis
35. It is effective in treating oral lichen planus
36. Turmeric benefits in oral ulcers
For Healthy Respiratory System
37. It relieves cough and cold
38. It is an anti-asthma agent
39. It protects from nicotine smoke-induced damage
40. It helps in the treatment of COPD
For Liver & Gallbladder Diseases
41. It protects the liver from toxicity
42. It protects from alcohol-induced toxicity
43. It remedies non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
44. It aids in liver fibrosis treatment
45. It benefits in hepatitis
46. It can prevent gallstone formation
Metabolic Health [ Diabetes, BP, Weight Loss]
47. It benefits in weight loss
48. It reduces cholesterol levels
49. It is an anti-diabetic agent
50. It reverses prediabetes
51. It lowers blood pressure
For Endocrine System and Hormonal Disorders
52. It benefits thyroid health
53. It benefits in hirsutism
For Cardiovascular System & Heart Diseases
54. It offers cardioprotection
55. It reduces the incidence of heart attacks
56. It helps in atherosclerosis
57. It benefits in thrombosis
For Healthy Reproductive System
58. It reduces symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome
59. Turmeric has multiple benefits in menopause
60. It helps in the treatment of endometriosis
61. It is therapeutic in uterine fibroids
62. It benefits in PCOS
63. It therapeutic in the treatment of vaginitis and leucorrhoea
64. It can help in the treatment of toxicity induced male infertility
65. It is therapeutic in prostatitis and benign prostate enlargement
Benefits for Urinary System
66. It helps in the treatment of urinary infections
67. It protects the kidney from disorders and toxicity
Benefits for Skin
68. Turmeric shows potential in reducing aging of the skin
69. It helps in the treatment of psoriasis
70. It protects from sunburns and offers photoprotection
71. It can soothe eczema
72. It can help in the treatment of acne
73. It hastens wound healing
For Autoimmune Conditions
74. It has immunomodulatory action
75. It helps in the treatment of lupus
76. It ameliorates allergic reactions
77. It is therapeutic in ulcerative colitis
Helps Fight Infectious Conditions
78. It is a strong anti-microbial agent
79. It benefits in HIV in multiple ways
80. It prevents HPV from progressing to cancer
81. It is therapeutic in herpes
82. It can help in the treatment of influenza
83. It is an anti-Candida agent
For Cancer
84. Turmeric kills cancer cells
85. It is an anti-angiogenic agent
86. It prevents metastasis
87. It increases chemosensitivity and radiosensitivity
88. It protects from the toxicity of cancer treatment
89. It has chemopreventive potential
90. Topical application of turmeric benefits in cancer
91. Benefits in 50+ types of cancer
Healthy Aging
92. It protects heart function from ageing related changes
93. It protects from age-related bone loss
94. It protects the brain from age-related changes and boosts memory
95. Boosts immunity and promotes longevity
Nutrition
96. It reduces oxidation of cooking oils
97. It reduces oxidation of meat items and protects from carcinogens
98. It protects from food pathogens
99. It is better than steroids
100. It protects from side effects of drugs