If you are suffering from arthritis, boil about 20 grams of the branches of a specific turmeric species in about 100 ml of water till the volume is reduced to one-fourth of the original. Filter this extract and consume it. This extract helps reduce arthritic pain. You must know that you will perspire severely after consuming this preparation.

The same concoction works in the case of chronic fever too. As a precaution, ensure that the patient does not go out in fresh air or try to dry up the sweat by remaining under a fan. Perspiration leads to tremendous relief in the arthritic pain and fever.

Cosmetic uses of turmeric

Besides all these medicinal uses, turmeric is used across all the different cultures in the Indian subcontinent for cosmetic purposes too. A paste of turmeric in water or milk works not just as a natural facelift, but also cleanses the sin of the whole body, causing it to glow. You can also treat a host of skin problems using this turmeric paste.

The medicinal and cosmetic values of turmeric give it a special place in the Hindu religion. You will see it used in auspicious ceremonies, such as in marriages and ceremonies to mark the birth or naming of a child.

Turmeric and Yoga

If you are a practitioner of yoga, you are advised to consume turmeric daily, especially if you are following a daily regimen of yoga and physical exercise. The spice keeps muscles, bones, and joints well nourished and toned up. It is highly beneficial when consumed mixed with honey.