Healers all over the world use turmeric to relieve pain, as it acts as an antiseptic. Furthermore, modern science is increasingly discovering the power of curcumin in fighting Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases (which are unknown in India, the homeland of turmeric). It improves memory, melts fat, and destroys cancer cells so thoroughly that many doctors no longer see turmeric as just a spice, but as a super medicine against cancer.

The list of diseases that turmeric prevents is remarkably long. Among other things, it destroys candida, helps regenerate the skin, helps with depression, pain, inflammation, and is very effective in treating arthritis (1200 mg of turmeric is equal to 300 mg of phenylbutazone), purifies the liver, increases the effect of chemotherapy, and reduces its side effects... Turmeric also helps the metabolism of fats (it is a common ingredient in many weight loss supplements).

However, turmeric also has its quirks. If you don't know how to use it, you won’t benefit from its effects.

Turmeric works only in combination with other foods. If you want it to work as a medicine against all types of cancer, you must use it combined with chili or cayenne pepper. If you want to prevent prostate cancer, inhibit the development of metastases, and prevent leukemia in children, you need to combine it with cauliflower.

If you sprinkle turmeric on a wound, it will reduce swelling and pain.

If you have acid reflux, mix a pinch of turmeric and a pinch of salt, mix it all with warm water, and drink it.

If you mix a teaspoon of turmeric with a cup of hot milk, it will help soothe throat pain.

What about negative effects?

Of course, you also shouldn't overdo it with turmeric. Half a teaspoon per meal three times a day is enough. Turmeric reduces platelet stickiness, so it is not recommended for pregnant women and people who have problems with platelets.

The story of turmeric that even Indiana Jones would be proud of

The first records about turmeric date back 4,000 years, with the development of Ayurvedic medicine. Even then, they recorded a whole range of medicinal properties, which we are only discovering today with modern technology. If we set aside how ancient peoples knew all the active substances, the West never really got involved with turmeric, which has always been considered an Indian exotic spice, mostly mixed with curry (curry is actually a blend of 20 spices).

In 2006, the American business newspaper Wall Street Journal published an article about Indian food, especially the spice that piqued researchers' interest. The findings were so incredible that in the next five years, a volcano of various studies erupted all over the world. Today, there are more than 1,500 scientific works dealing specifically with turmeric and its benefits. Many say this is just the beginning, as we still know too little about combinations with other foods.

In conclusion, one more important detail, which is the reason turmeric was long overlooked in Europe. Under the code E100 is in fact the coloring agent from turmeric. So, whenever you see this code, do not be alarmed. Instead, remember the list of diseases it treats.