Haldi – Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
HALDI (Curcuma longa Linn., Haridra)
Benefits
- An excellent antiseptic.
- Antimicrobial
- Anti- inflammatory
Ayurvedic Remedies
Diabetes – 10 ml. fresh juice with 10 ml. juice of Amla twice daily.
Acne – Application of paste to the effected part twice a day. Use of Haldi with water, milk or cream on face gives glow to the skin & removes unwanted hair if used regularly.
Cold – 2 gm. powder with warm milk and sugar twice a day. Decoction of 1 gm. Haldi powder OR use of Haldi in herbal tea prevents all allergic problems.
Wound/ ulcer/ skin disease – To be washed w ith decoction of Haldi & paste of haldi should be applied. Paste made by mixing with Ghee/coconut oil should be applied over affected part.
Skin allergy – 1-3 gm. powder should be taken with jaggery twice a day.
For a Fair Complexion – Apply a blend of raw milk, cucumber juice, olive oil with a pinch of turmeric powder on your skin.
Ayurvedic Supplements
- Haridra khanda
- Chandraprabha bati
- Diabet guard