Turmeric Powder vs Fresh Turmeric Benefits
Differentiation between the efficacy of turmeric powder and fresh turmeric
The old turmeric has been used as medicine for a long time. Today there are differences between turmeric powder and fresh turmeric, and there are different opinions on the efficacy. It is really necessary to distinguish.
First of all, fresh turmeric is mild in nature, refreshing and bitter in taste. Fresh turmeric is rich in volatile oil, curcumin and other ingredients. Its volatile oil has a unique aroma, which can wake up the spleen and appetizer, and increase appetite. If people are not healthy in the spleen and stomach, they can eat less and be stunned, and use it to make the spleen and stomach transport and return to normal, and their diet will gradually increase. And fresh turmeric is rich in curcumin, which has antioxidant effect, can remove free radicals in the body, delay the aging of the body, and make the face radiant. It also has anti-inflammatory effects. It can reduce symptoms and relieve discomfort for local inflammation of the body, such as joint swelling and pain.
As for turmeric powder, it is made of fresh turmeric dried and ground. Although the production process may cause some components to be lost, its curcumin content is relatively concentrated. Turmeric powder is far better than fresh turmeric in terms of medicinal convenience. In regulating qi and blood stasis, turmeric powder can promote blood circulation and qi, and relieve pain through menstruation. Turmeric powder can be effective in women with irregular menstruation, abdominal pain, or chest and abdomen pain caused by internal obstruction of blood stasis.
However, fresh turmeric and turmeric powder also have different effects. Because fresh turmeric contains a variety of active ingredients, it has more advantages in terms of overall conditioning of the body and maintaining vitality. Its original taste can retain the naturalness to the greatest extent. And turmeric powder is better in some specific effects, such as the power to promote blood circulation and break blood stasis, and is easy to store, transport and use.
To sum up, both turmeric powder and fresh turmeric have unique effects. Those who use it should choose carefully according to their own needs and disease characteristics, so that turmeric can maximize its effectiveness and benefit the body.
