Uses
Turmeric can be applied to different uses. It may be used for treating a variety of illnesses, cooking, and cosmetics—these areas of application attempt to put the color, taste, and health benefits of turmeric into use. Let’s look at some of the uses of turmeric.
- Cosmetics
Certain cosmetic products harness turmeric’s medicinal and flavor properties in producing creams, ointments, masks, etc. They add flavor to the cosmetics and serve to fight inflammation and swelling in addition to other benefits.
- Cooking
Turmeric can be ground into powder and used for many cooking purposes. They are found in curry powder, mustard, and some other cooking powders. It can also be used directly in cooking food, mostly to add flavor or color to the food.
- Medicine
Turmeric is applied broadly in herbal medicine, having several beneficial points to add to diseases treatment. For the most part, turmeric is applied in treating symptoms of pain and inflammation in several disease conditions. Depression and many other mental disorders can be treated with turmeric.