Turmeric benefits and efficacy of Men

Turmeric (Curcuma domestica Vahl.) Or more commonly known as turmeric by the Javanese and Sundanese koneng is a medicinal plant from Asia. Plants of this family Zingiberaceae grow very well in Indonesia and easily found on the market. The main part of which have medicinal properties of turmeric is a rhizome in the soil.

Turmeric is familiar to the mothers, who usually add it in cooking as one of the herbs and spices. Turmeric is also used as a natural food coloring that is not carcinogenic, does not cause any side effects and is safe for consumption even in large numbers. In addition to color, it also gives a distinctive aroma and can cover an unpleasant smell that comes from eggs and meat.

Turmeric is a bitter taste with a slightly spicy mixture, typical aromatic odor, yellow and non-toxic. The main chemical compounds contained in the essential oil of turmeric rhizome and curcuminoid. Yellow color of turmeric comes from curcumin-containing curcuminoid. Typical aroma of essential oils is a sesquiterpene alcohol. Turmeric also contains protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, fats and gums.

Efficacy of turmeric
Turmeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as dyes and drugs. Turmeric is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine, as it has antiseptic and antibacterial qualities, has the same effect with fluoride to the teeth, heal psoriasis and arthritis, as well as help with digestive problems and depression.

Some medicinal properties of turmeric in humans:

1. In addition to having antimicrobial activity, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties, turmeric is also potentially increase the amount of antioxidants in the body. Curcumin, a natural phenolic compound in turmeric, useful to boost immunity.
2. Turmeric potential in cancer treatment. In patients with cancer, the cancer cells spread through the blood vessels (metastasis) and tumor tissues be. Angiogenesis also occurs, namely the growth of new blood vessels that spread to the tumor to supply nutrients, oxygen and circulation of the dung. Curcumin treat cancer by inhibiting the growth of new blood vessels are.
3. Women who have problems with menstruation can use turmeric to it. Pharmacological effects of turmeric can be launched and menstrual blood and reduce pain and fatigue coming months.
4. As a natural anticoagulant, turmeric can inhibit blood clotting and prevent the occurrence of thrombosis.
5. Turmeric may lower blood pressure, treat diarrhea, stomach pain, asthma, appendicitis, and arthritis.
6. Natural analgesic properties of turmeric works by inhibiting Cox-2 that trigger pain. With analgesic properties and antiinflamasinya, turmeric can cure arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
7. Dementia disease can be slowed by the frequent eating of turmeric in the diet. Alzheimer's disease is one of the dementia disease that occurs mainly in older age, when the physical capacity of the brain decreases. Turmeric has the potential to extend the period abilitas cognitive brain. Several studies have shown that elderly people in Asia who often consumes curry (curry) containing turmeric has a better memory than other elderly people in the continent.