Fat (Per 100 gr)
10 g
Calories (Per 100 gr)
354 Kcal
Carbs (Per 100 gr)
65 g
Chol (Per 100 gr)
0 mg
What is Turmeric? (Zardchoobe)
Turmeric is a perennial flowering plant that grows in India, Iran, and South Asian countries and requires temperatures of about 1-2 ° C and a humid rainy environment. Another name for this spice is Curcumin. Curcumin has been used for over 4,000 years and is one of the most important and widely used spices in the world in a variety of foods, cosmetics, health, and pharmaceuticals. Its powder is dark yellow which is one of the most used spices. The main source of this plant in India, although it is widely cultivated in Iran.
Iranian Turmeric
This spice is an inseparable part of human food that has medicinal and healing uses in addition to its flavor and color. Many foods taste best with that. It also is used instead of saffron to provide color and flavor to the foods. A significant portion of curry spice, which is a popular Indian spice, is made up of it. It is used extensively in Indian dishes, including lentil and meat dishes, and in Southeast Asian cooking.
How to use Turmeric
This spice is used in many ways. It can be used as a spice in food or brew as a tea. How you use it depends on your purpose. If you want to use it as a spice, use black pepper and some non-inflammatory and fatty oils. Turmeric can also be served with warm milk along with honey or hot cocoa. Fatty milk, cream, almond milk, coconut milk, or a teaspoon of coconut oil or buttermilk helps to absorb Curcumin better because it needs healthy fats to be dissolved.
Therapeutic use of Curcuma
The therapeutic properties of Zardchoobe against several diseases have been demonstrated. This spice is very effective in cardiovascular health, digestive system, joint pain, blood clotting, type 2 diabetes and memory strengthening, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Curcumin has antiseptic, antibacterial, and antifungal properties and is useful in reducing inflammation and pain in joints and muscles.
Benefits of using turmeric
- It is anti-inflammatory.
- This spice has many antioxidant properties.
- It is useful for improving brain health and preventing neurological diseases.
- Prevention of heart disease
- Prevention of cancer
- Delay in aging and staying young
Planting And Harvesting
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1
Planting
September, October
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2
Harvesting
July, August
How to make turmeric tea and its health benefits
Curcumin is one of the popular spices that belongs to the ginger family and has therapeutic properties including strengthening the immune system. Curcumin tea can be made from pure turmeric or powdered. It is said that the Curcumin products in the form of tea and ... have a more effective amount of Curcumin absorbed in the body. To make turmeric tea, follow these steps:
- Boil 4 cups of water;
- Add up to 2 teaspoons of milled or powder turmeric to water;
- Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes;
- Pour the tea into the cup and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.