Why Turmeric-(Pasupu) is considered holy in india and what is the use of it? Turmeric is considered holy in India. It been a part in the everyday life of Indians for over centuries. They use it in their food, apply it to their face, apply it their door frame, use it for devotional purposes and in a lot many ways. They believe and treat it as a very sacred one. Turmeric has been a part in the Indian culture over centuries especially in some parts like Andhra, tamil, Bengal. It is considered so sacred that in most parts of south India a dried turmeric tuber tied with string which is used temporarily or permanently as “Mangalasutra” of Hindus in India, They make bala ganesha using turmeric paste for devotional prayers during festivals and other auspicious moments. But what is the real science behind it’s use. Here I explain some…( there are a lot many reasons more than I know) Indians use Turmeric in our cooking (though we add very little). Many people think they have to add Turmeric for colour. Though colour is also issue which brings a beautiful golden glow to the curries, apart from this the other main reason is that it acts as an anti-biotic which makes curries bacteria free for hours. The curmin in turmeric delay the liver damage which can eventually lead to cirrhosis. (proved experimentally at the Medical University Graz in Austria) Helps in controlling the spreading of breast cancer to lungs. (proven by researchers at university of texas) Indian women apply turmeric paste to their faces and to their foot daily(some people),during marriages, festivals and other auspicious days. It’s a part of indian culture. The scientifc advantage is, it is useful to prevent and also to treat certain forms of skin cancer(Proven by researchers at university of texas).Helps to cure the cracks in the foot. According to American Chemical Society, turmeric contains a wide range of antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anticarcinogenic, antimutagenic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also loaded with many healthy nutrients such as protein, dietary fiber, niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, sodium, potassium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium and zinc. Because of these various factors Turmeric has a prominent role in treating many problems. Turmeric also helps to : 1. Controls diabetes, 2. reduces cholestral, 3. boosts the immunity, 4. heals wounds faster, 5. prevents memory loss, 6. improves digestion, 7. cures cancer( completely not proven still under research). There are still a lot many things about turmeric than I mentioned here. May be the ancient indians found this out a long time back and involved it as a part in everyday life. Jai Hind. Source:sciencebehindindianculture.blogspot.in/2014/04/why-turmericpasupu-is-considered-holy.html #SbicIndia #ScienceBehindIndianCulture #IndianTraditions #Indianculture #IloveMyindia #Turmeric #Pasupu
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 05:30:01 +0000
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