Turmeric is a golden root originally from Southeast Asia. It often comes as a powder and is especially notable for it’s bright orange-yellow colour. Both the powder and the root are extremely beneficial for us, especially when used with Black Pepper. Black Pepper helps our bodies be able to absorb more of the curcumin, which is the main “ingredient”, shall we say, in Turmeric roots.
Turmeric is used in cooking all over the world and is full of amazing health benefits. It is anti-inflammatory, meaning it helps heal and ease all sorts inflammatory pains and problems such as joint pain, stiffness, fevers, headaches and fatigue. Turmeric also has helpful antioxidants, is useful in relieving depression, boosting energy and has many other benefits.
Turmeric is also super beneficial for skin. It helps clear up acne, helps with hyperpigmentation, brightens and freshens skin, slows down the aging process and protects your skin from damage. It also promotes hair growth and is good for oily hair because of its anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Turmeric can be used in cooking, such as curries, and also as colour for pickles, mustard, cheese and other foods. It can be added to smoothies and made into gentle healing teas. It can be used in face masks, hair masks, scrubs, soaps and other skincare items. Its uses are almost endless, which makes it a perfect ingredient for us to work with!
The name Turmeric comes from the Latin “Terra Merita”, which means “Meritorious Earth”. The definition of meritorious, according to Merriam-Webster, is: deserving of honor or esteem. So, something like Rich Earth.
I’ve read that Turmeric has at least 53 names in Sanskrit, some of my favourites and their translations are: ‘bhadra’ (meaning ‘good’, ‘fortune’ or ‘auspicious’), ‘gauri’ (meaning ‘shining’ or ‘brilliant’), ‘haridra’ (meaning ‘One who is golden colored’), ‘jayanti’ (meaning ‘victorious’), ‘shobhna’ (meaning ‘ornamental’, ‘shining’, ‘beautiful’), ‘shiva’ (‘auspicious one’), ‘varavarnini’ (most beautiful lady), and ‘varna datri’ (that which enhances the body’s complexion). We can gather from the amount of names it is given alone that Turmeric is an important spice in Indian tradition. Turmeric is used in something called a “Haldi Ceremony” in Indian tradition, before a wedding (Haldi means Turmeric). Turmeric paste is smeared on the soon-to-be-wed couple as a blessing on their marriage.
Turmeric is a super powerful healthfood and skincare ingredient. Enjoy using it to boost your body’s wellbeing and feel the benefits!
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