Haldi or Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of ginger family. Amba haldi is also known as Curcura aromatic. Haldi is native to eastern Himalayan region and is cultivated in India for its use as a spice, medicine and dye purposes. Etymologically speaking, turmeric was solely used for dyeing and later for medicinal properties. It is apparently a seasonal plant and is only available during monsoon season. It contains curcumin, vitamin A, protein, fatty acids, minerals, carbohydrates and has strong antibiotic properties.
Haldi powder in India is highly branched, supposed to smell like mango and is close relative to ginger root. Amba haldi is yellowish in color, slightly bitter and has mustardy smell to it. Can act as an appetizer, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant. Turmeric is considered auspicious and holy in India and this spice has got a strong foothold amongst Indian families.
It’s used primarily for:
CULINARY USE: Turmeric is key ingredient in savory dishes as well as sweet dishes like cake stouf and patoleo. It is the main spice in curries which helps impart a rich custard like yellow color. It is used in canned beverages, baked products, ice-creams, dairy products, cereals, sauces. Yogurt, popcorn color, biscuits and gelatins. In some regions, turmeric leaves are used to wrap and cook food for added flavors. Extensively used in vegetables and meat for itscolor. It also helps in giving rich golden color that’s why it also was known as Indian saffron and acted as a perfect substitute for expensive saffron spice. So Indians use it for over coloring in pickles, cheese, salad dressings, canned chicken broths, winter butter and margarine. Turmeric is coded as E100 as a food addictive.
TRADITIONAL USE: Haldi has played an important role in spiritualism. The robes of monks were traditionally colored with a yellow dye made out of turmeric. Because of its yellow orange color it was considered sacred.It’s also used in Hindu ceremonies and called ‘Haldi ceremony’ which means yellow on the body. It is used on the bride and groom a day or two before the wedding applied by friends and family. This turmeric paste softens the skin and gives one required natural glow for the wedding. The distinctive yellow hue is also used in many Konkan and southern regions for embellishment on body, clothing and utensils. In Ayurveda practices, turmeric has been used to treat a lot of internal disorders such as indigestion, throat infections, common colds, bronchitis, asthma treatments, and liver ailments and also helps cleanse wounds or skin sores. Research says that scientists have used curcumin in majority of medicinal pills to help reverse diseases. Some of the drugs which had high dose of turmeric present are:
ANTIPLATELETS/ ANTICOAGULANTS: Medicines like Advil, aspirin, clopidegrel, enoxaparin and warfarin helps prevent blood clotting.
ANTIDEPPRESANT PILLS: Dozens of research has proven that turmeric is effective in correcting depression symptoms and is a safe therapy for patients suffering from depression.
ANTI INFLAMMATORIES: Arguably, the most powerful aspect of curcumin is its ability to control inflammations. Disease such cancer, ulcerative colitis and chronic pain can be result of inflammation. The journal Oncogene published results of a study that said turmeric acts as most effective anti-inflammatory compounds in the world.
ARTHRITIS AND DIABETES
MANAGEMENT: Studies show that curcumin treatment was safe and showed highest percentage of improvement in overall disease. Plus it not show any adverse effects on the patients. Thankfully, medical doctors are becoming more and more aware of dangerous side effects of statin drugs and prescribing natural alternatives like usage of turmeric and fish oil.It doesn’t end here, turmeric has been widely used in cosmetics and skincare products which is a good herbal treatment for face and its glow. Everyone are consuming turmeric in their daily lives in one way or the other so turmeric must be of superior quality and Shalimar’s chef spices are the best providers for turmeric powder.
Haldi powder in India is highly branched, supposed to smell like mango and is close relative to ginger root. Amba haldi is yellowish in color, slightly bitter and has mustardy smell to it. Can act as an appetizer, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant. Turmeric is considered auspicious and holy in India and this spice has got a strong foothold amongst Indian families.
It’s used primarily for:
CULINARY USE: Turmeric is key ingredient in savory dishes as well as sweet dishes like cake stouf and patoleo. It is the main spice in curries which helps impart a rich custard like yellow color. It is used in canned beverages, baked products, ice-creams, dairy products, cereals, sauces. Yogurt, popcorn color, biscuits and gelatins. In some regions, turmeric leaves are used to wrap and cook food for added flavors. Extensively used in vegetables and meat for itscolor. It also helps in giving rich golden color that’s why it also was known as Indian saffron and acted as a perfect substitute for expensive saffron spice. So Indians use it for over coloring in pickles, cheese, salad dressings, canned chicken broths, winter butter and margarine. Turmeric is coded as E100 as a food addictive.
TRADITIONAL USE: Haldi has played an important role in spiritualism. The robes of monks were traditionally colored with a yellow dye made out of turmeric. Because of its yellow orange color it was considered sacred.It’s also used in Hindu ceremonies and called ‘Haldi ceremony’ which means yellow on the body. It is used on the bride and groom a day or two before the wedding applied by friends and family. This turmeric paste softens the skin and gives one required natural glow for the wedding. The distinctive yellow hue is also used in many Konkan and southern regions for embellishment on body, clothing and utensils. In Ayurveda practices, turmeric has been used to treat a lot of internal disorders such as indigestion, throat infections, common colds, bronchitis, asthma treatments, and liver ailments and also helps cleanse wounds or skin sores. Research says that scientists have used curcumin in majority of medicinal pills to help reverse diseases. Some of the drugs which had high dose of turmeric present are:
ANTIPLATELETS/ ANTICOAGULANTS: Medicines like Advil, aspirin, clopidegrel, enoxaparin and warfarin helps prevent blood clotting.
ANTIDEPPRESANT PILLS: Dozens of research has proven that turmeric is effective in correcting depression symptoms and is a safe therapy for patients suffering from depression.
ANTI INFLAMMATORIES: Arguably, the most powerful aspect of curcumin is its ability to control inflammations. Disease such cancer, ulcerative colitis and chronic pain can be result of inflammation. The journal Oncogene published results of a study that said turmeric acts as most effective anti-inflammatory compounds in the world.
ARTHRITIS AND DIABETES
MANAGEMENT: Studies show that curcumin treatment was safe and showed highest percentage of improvement in overall disease. Plus it not show any adverse effects on the patients. Thankfully, medical doctors are becoming more and more aware of dangerous side effects of statin drugs and prescribing natural alternatives like usage of turmeric and fish oil.It doesn’t end here, turmeric has been widely used in cosmetics and skincare products which is a good herbal treatment for face and its glow. Everyone are consuming turmeric in their daily lives in one way or the other so turmeric must be of superior quality and Shalimar’s chef spices are the best providers for turmeric powder.
