Turmeric or in Latin terms called Curcuma longa, is a plant in the family of ginger that grows naturally in India and other tropical regions in Asia, including in Aceh Sumatra. This type of rhizome plant is well-known and very widely used by the community, both in urban and rural areas. Usually turmeric is used as a mixture for cooking ingredients. And besides that, some people also use turmeric as a safe and natural herbal treatment.
Today, turmeric is one of the spices that is easy to find everyday. According to Dr. Kartika Mayasari from KlikDokter, the one that causes turmeric is so beneficial is that the content of curcumin in it is very good and very good. "As an active substance, curcumin is a powerful antioxidant. And Antioxidants themselves are substances that can protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, "he said.
and Based on the explanation from Dr. Kartika, research also revealed that curcumin can help prevent and treat cancer. However, these studies are only limited to animals, so further research is needed in humans.
The benefits of turmeric that have been tested are as antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antiseptic, and so on. Then this benefit can be achieved through consumption of turmeric in the form of food, at low doses, and in a long period of time.
In addition, curcumin is recognized as having properties that can fight skin cancer. And so as to prevent tumor blood vessel growth and direct effects on cancer cells.
Turmeric which is rich in antioxidant content can slow the skin aging process because it is able to fight free radicals, and inhibits peroxidation, and reduces iron complexes. And a 2009 study reported that turmeric can prevent wrinkles and melanin from forming.
Below are some benefits of turmeric for human skin health:
- Remove acne scars
- Cure wounds and eczema
- Treating scabies
- Reduces skin pigmentation
- Early aging
Hopefully what I shared can be useful especially in seeking treatment naturally, for all the attention and I am very grateful