Apart from being used to process food, turmeric has long been used to treat health problems such as treating swelling or treating digestive problems.
As quoted in the Health broadcast on May 5, 2025, the medicinal benefits of turmeric come from the active ingredient contained in it, namely curcumin.
To get the health benefits of curcumin, turmeric can be used as part of cooking spices, salad dressings, fruit juices, or other drinks.
Here are some of the health benefits of turmeric.
1. Curcumin contained in turmeric has antioxidant properties, which protect health by reducing harmful free radicals.
2. Curcumin in turmeric has the ability to block inflammatory factors, reduce levels of inflammatory chemicals, and reduce inflammatory activity.
3. Research shows that when applied to the skin, curcumin can reduce the size of burns and swelling due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and collagen-boosting properties.
4. Turmeric curcumin can help relieve joint swelling and stiffness by blocking the body's inflammatory signals, boosting immunity, and clearing out malfunctioning immune cells.
5. Curcumin in turmeric can help strengthen blood vessels and improve blood flow, an important factor for good heart health and function.
6. Turmeric curcumin can help improve the liver's ability to detoxify, repair, and protect itself from oxidative damage and inflammation.
7. Turmeric curcumin can help relieve allergy symptoms in conditions such as asthma, dermatitis, and seasonal allergies.
8. Curcuminoids in turmeric can help people with type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity and lowering blood sugar levels.
9. Preclinical studies show that curcumin may help prevent tumor growth and the spread of cancer by blocking inflammation, cell damage, and cell death.
10. According to research results, curcumin shows promising results in reducing inflammation and suppressing damage from acute acid reflux in people with gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, a medical condition that occurs when stomach acid continues to rise into the esophagus.
