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Benefits of raw turmeric: According to retired District Ayurveda Officer of Sirohi, Dr. Damodar Prasad Chaturvedi, consumption of raw turmeric in winter helps in increasing immunity and preventing diseases. Antioxidants like curcumin are found in turmeric. It can be taken in the form of vegetable, milk, pulses or capsules. Turmeric keeps the body warm, reduces inflammation and infection. Doctor’s advice is necessary before consumption in summer season or for allergic and serious patients.
Retired District Ayurveda Officer of Sirohi, Dr. Damodar Prasad Chaturvedi said that winter has started gaining strength. High temperatures during the day and extremely low temperatures at night are making people ill. To stay healthy in such weather, consuming raw turmeric at home can help a lot in boosting immunity and keeping diseases away.
Including raw turmeric, rich in medicinal properties, in your diet will provide many nutrients to the body. Curcumin antioxidant found in turmeric is very beneficial for the body. A special vegetable is also made from raw turmeric in Rajasthan.
Raw turmeric is consumed more in winter from November to February March. This vegetable is consumed more in winter. Haldi party is also organized at many places in Rajasthan. It is also included in the menu as a special dish in hotels and restaurants.
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Apart from vegetables, grinding raw turmeric and adding it to milk can also be consumed daily. You can grind turmeric and add it to pulses or make capsules and eat it daily. Dr. Chaturvedi told that apart from keeping the body warm in winter, raw turmeric helps in protecting from cold and boosts immunity power.
Raw turmeric also has properties that reduce inflammation, infection and pain. Many of its benefits have been described in Ayurveda. Raw turmeric also works to improve the digestive system and detoxify the body. Apart from milk, adding it to honey or food is beneficial in many ways.
Turmeric is of hot nature, hence it should be consumed in limited quantity and one should avoid consuming it in summer. Apart from this, allergic and serious patients should definitely take advice from a doctor or Ayurvedic doctor before consuming it.
