Turmeric is a spice derived from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, which is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). Turmeric is a base of most Indian curries, use as a spice & pigment, food preservative and for medicinal purposes for centuries. The bright yellow color of turmeric comes mainly from curcumin, a principle curcuminoid. It possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, analgesic, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-protazoal, anti-cancer, neuroprotective, anti-depressant, antic-coagulant, cardio-protective, hypolipidmic, anti-ulcer, anti-spasmodic, anti-diabetic, anti-arthritic, anti-mutagenic, anti-fertility and anti-venom activity. It exhibits potential against allergies, arthritis, Alzheimer¿s disease and other chronic diseases. It has also been used internally for liver and digestive complaints, menstrual insufficiency and cramping. It is extensively used in various religious and social ceremonies from birth to death in different parts of India. This book will be found as a compendium of information including all the important aspects of turmeric in precise manner and would be useful for all Science peoples.
| Autorius: | Amit Gupta, Kamal Kishore, |
| Leidėjas: | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing |
| Išleidimo metai: | 2016 |
| Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 104 |
| ISBN-10: | 3659931357 |
| ISBN-13: | 9783659931352 |
| Formatas: | 220 x 150 x 7 mm. Knyga minkštu viršeliu |
| Kalba: | Anglų |
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