Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric has a different name or Curcuma Longa Curcuma domestica Linn. These small plants, including one of the spices and medicinal plants. The original habitat of this plant covers an area of ​​Asia, particularly Southeast Asia. These plants then the distribution to the Indo-Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia and even Africa. 

Almost everyone Indonesia and India and the Asian nations generally have to consume this herb plants, either as a complement to a cooking spice, herb or to maintain health and beauty.

Local Name: Saffron (UK), turmeric (Netherlands), Turmeric (Indonesia); Kunir (Java), Koneng (Sunda), Konyet (Madura); Chemistry Ingredients: Turmeric contains a medicinal compound, called curcuminoid consisting of curcumin , desmetoksikumin and bisdesmetoksikurkumin and other beneficial substances.

Turmeric is useful for treating various diseases, including: diabetes mellitus, typhoid, appendicitis, dysentery, leucorrhoea, irregular menstruation, menstrual pains, facilitate breastfeeding, tonsils and mucous stools. (Bangga Heriyanto)