Turmeric has a long standing history in the ancient herbal remedies in India. It is a variety of spices and is grown in large amounts in southern India. Ancient Tamil culture had well understood the benefits of turmeric. Ancient Tamil people were using it for a wide range of purposes.
The first and foremost purpose as described in ancient Tamil scripts introduces turmeric as a natural hair remover. This is the reason why the Tamil women frequently applied a paste of turmeric over their body before having a bath. Not only does it act as a natural hair remover but also as skin whitener. The dark skinned women in the Dravidian land seem to have a liking toward fair skin and regularly used turmeric as cosmetics.
While Dravidian women found their remedy for hair removal in turmeric, the physicians were discovering the amazing features of the wonder herb. The ancient Tamil scripts reveal that the physicians used turmeric as anti-inflammatory stuff. The history also reveals the ability of turmeric in curing certain cancerous tumors. It seems the early physicians prescribed turmeric for Alzheimer’s disease.
The modern kitchen has also found various uses for turmeric. It is an important ingredient in the spicy non-veg food. Today ayurvedic medical shops spread across the globe sell turmeric in edible forms.
There are also a few restrictions for the use of the wonder spice. It is recommended that people suffering from gallstones or bile obstructions avoid using turmeric. Although the reason isn’t clear the use of turmeric by pregnant women is also under controversy.
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