Tumeric

The Malay Medicine
The Malay called Kunyit. Tumeric, has been used in Asian cookery for thousands of years. Powder ground from the dried root is an ingredient in curry.

Turmeric is pungent, bitter and astringent, not sweet like ginger. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties that make it useful as a pain reliever. Pastes made from turmeric powder are used to treat sprains and swelling, skin disorders and insect bites. It can also be used as a mouth rinse to treat pain caused by dental problems.

Turmeric can be used to treat gastrointestinal problems like diarrhea, flatulence, and even worms. Rich in iron, turmeric is also used to treat anemia. People with asthma can use turmeric powder to prevent attacks by taking the powder with warm water.
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