TURMERIC
A native of South Asia turmeric is hailed for its culinary and medical benefits since ancient times. It is the root or rhizome of Curcuma long which is a perennial plant of the ginger family. The prime constituent of this herb is curcumin which renders the dark orange-yellow color, slightly bitter and hot taste and the mustard-like aroma to this spice. It is a highly acclaimed spice and is used extensively in cooking, because of its taste and exotic fragrance as an effective coloring. Turmeric has immense therapeutic and medicinal benefits. This rhizome is packed with healing benefits and medicinal properties that help in treating diseases like allergies aches, infections, inflammations, indigestion, and diabetes effectively. It holds a vital importance in traditional medicinal treatment system like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine system.
Turmeric is available in the form of a rhizome, powder, capsule, tincture, and oil. It does not generally have any side effects. Diabetes mellitus better known as diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases which disturb the glucose or sugar level in the blood. This is mainly caused by either insufficient production of insulin in the body which leads to type one diabetic or the body’s irresponsiveness towards insulin which results in type two diabetes. Turmeric is known to display amazing curative properties in treating diabetic. Antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-glycogenic properties associated with curcumin in this spice help to regulate insulin in the body control and balance blood sugar and triglyceride levels, prevent the development of insulin resistance or insulin sensitivity, boots immunity, prevent infections and inflammations, and reduce body fat and stress, and thus help in curing and preventing diabetes. The presence of antioxidants and phytonutrients in turmeric help in treating an array of diseases to improve the general health and wellness of the masses. This herb thus aids in strengthening the immune system
1). Prevents health problems
To ensure a healthy body which is can combat diseases like diabetes efficiently and effectively.
2). Boosts Immunity
The antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti glycaemic properties of curcumin present in this herb help to fight and prevent diseases by bettering and strengthening the immune system of the body and this also aid in the prevention of diabetic.
3). Regulates insulin levels
The pancreas is responsible for producing insulin in the human body. The anti glycaemic property of turmeric helps to maintain the proper functioning of the pancreas, regulate and balance insulin levels, prevent the development of insulin resistance in the body, lower the blood sugar and triglyceride levels, thereby helping to treat diabetes effectively.
4). Produces unwanted body fat
Being overweight or the problem of obesity is a risk factor for diabetes. Curcumin helps to control triglyceride and cholesterol levels in the body, Balance blood sugar, and glucose levels, improve digestion, eliminate and prevent accumulation of harmful fats, thereby helping to treat issues of obesity bloating and unwanted weight gain to further prevent the resultant onset of diabetes.
5). Prevents infections and inflammations
Certain pathogens like the virus, Coxsackie B4 are believed to trigger type one diabetic in humans. The antiviral, antibacterial and other antibiotic properties of turmeric help to treat and prevent these infections and thereby aid in avoiding diabetes.
Turmeric also helps to cure metabolic and inflammatory for causing high blood sugar problems.
