4 Responses for "What are some uses of termeric?"

1. taylor lautner March 26th, 2010 at 3:36 pm 1

   Best Answer – Chosen by Voters Turmeric is currently used in the formulation of some sunscreens. Turmeric paste is used by some Indian women to keep them free of superfluous hair. Turmeric paste is applied to bride and groom before marriage in some places of India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, where it is believed turmeric gives glow to skin and keeps some harmful bacteria away from the body.The government of Thailand is funding a project to extract and isolate tetrahydrocurcuminoids (THC) from turmeric. THCs (not to be confused with tetrahydrocannabinol, which is also known as THC) are colorless compounds that might have antioxidant and skin-lightening properties and might be used to treat skin inflammations, making these compounds useful in cosmetics formulations. Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turmeric

2. justin bieber March 26th, 2010 at 3:36 pm 2

   Turmeric is an antioxidant. I don't know about beauty and hair growth but…There are many health benefits of turmeric. These benefits also come from curcumin, which is an ingredient in turmeric. Turmeric is the spice from India that is used in curry dishes. Curcumin is the part of turmeric that gives curry food its golden color. This also provides turmeric with curcuminoids, which are believed to have health properties such as antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities.Turmeric benefits have been known for centuries and have always been an important part of Chinese herbal medicine and also the Ayurvedic medicine of India. This natural food is believed to support liver health, help prevent bad cholesterol, and it is being studied for its ability to block tumors.In laboratory studies at the University of Texas, preliminary research found turmeric to be useful in preventing and blocking the growth of cancer such as melanoma tumor cells, breast cancer, colon cancer and other cancers. Some researchers believe there also appears to be some kind of association between reduced rates of leukemia and colon cancer, and populations of countries that consume a diet with higher amounts of curcumin from turmeric. Source(s): I study herbs

3. taylor lautner March 26th, 2010 at 3:36 pm 3

   I've never heard of turmeric being used for skin… for a start it dyes EVERYTHING bright yellow.Good in curry bad on yer face! edit – sorry yes i have heard that using in your diet as an antioxident is helpfull….but not as a paste…you;ll look very silly.

4. justin bieber March 26th, 2010 at 3:36 pm 4

   Sunscreen or skin bleach.