Turmeric Studies
On the Study of Turmeric
Turmeric is a genus of herbs. Its rhizomes are yellow in color and have a peculiar fragrance, and have been valued by the world for a long time. Among all kinds of studies, turmeric is involved in a wide range.
The use of turmeric has long been recorded in ancient books. Ancient healers often used turmeric as medicine to treat various diseases. Its nature is warm, the taste is hard, and it belongs to the liver and spleen meridians. It can break blood and circulate qi, and relieve pain through menstruation. It has good effects in chest and flank tingling, menstruation, arthritis, and rheumatism and arthritis caused by blood stasis blockade. Looking at today's research, more focus on this. Scholars use scientific methods to explore the pharmacology of turmeric, analyze its components, and determine the basis of its effect.
Studies have said that turmeric contains many active ingredients, such as curcumin, volatile oil, etc. Curcumin has many effects such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor. In cell experiments, curcumin can inhibit the expression of inflammatory factors and reduce cell inflammation damage. In animal experiments, it has also been seen that it has inhibitory effects on the growth of some tumor cells and can induce tumor cell apoptosis. These studies provide new avenues for the expansion of turmeric in the field of medicine.
And turmeric also has considerable advantages in the food industry. Its bright yellow color can be used as a natural pigment to add the color of food and attract appetite. And because of its unique aroma, it can be used as a seasoning and increase the flavor of food. However, when applying, it is also necessary to consider its amount, so as not to overdo it.
Turmeric research is in the ascendant. Whether it is the effect of medicine or the use of food, more research needs to be done. Hope that future research can further tap the potential of turmeric and contribute to human well-being.
