5 beneficial properties of turmeric for the brain, vascular treatment and memory improvement

Turmeric is used in cooking as a spice and a natural dye (this property is relevant for both the pagon, and for the leaves, and for the root of the plant).

It is believed that it was originally used for cooking in Ancient India, and the spice was brought to Russia only in the middle of the 19th century by oriental merchants.

The key feature of turmeric is its high content fiber , unsaturated fatty acids and essential oils. All this has a positive effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular and digestive systems.

And what about the work of the brain? Research confirms that curcumin has neuroprotective properties, protecting the brain from harmful substances and improving memory.

In addition, turmeric improves memory and helps in clearing blood vessels of blood clots and plaques.

5 useful properties of spices

According to doctors, the inclusion of turmeric in the diet has the following benefits for brain function:

1. Makes it easier to remember.  Memory improvement those unsaturated fatty acids contribute, and, first of all, omega-3 acids. How do they work? They stimulate the absorption of nutrients by neurons, as well as enhance sensitivity to neurotransmitters. The effect is no worse than from a cup of strong coffee.
2. Improves eyesight. The effect is also explained by the action of omega-3 acids, which increase the sensitivity of visual receptors. A similar effect occurs on the olfactory receptors – that is why turmeric is recommended to be included in the diet of smokers whose sensitivity to taste and odors is significantly reduced.
3. Accelerates the regeneration of nerve cells and prevents sclerosis, dementia. ar-tuberon contributes to this, which is one of the derivatives of the essential oils that make up turmeric. This substance stimulates the formation of neurons from stem cells. And it also increases resistance to histamines, which increases the body's resistance to inflammatory processes.
4. Prevents atherosclerosis and stroke. Scientists claim that those who consume daily useful for blood vessels spice as an additive to main dishes, significantly reduces the level of "harmful" cholesterol in the blood. Namely, because of it, atherosclerotic plaques and blood clots are formed, which subsequently cause ruptures of blood vessels in the brain (since when the capillaries are blocked, the pressure on their walls increases).
5. Improves mood . This is also due to increased sensitivity to neurotransmitters. In particular, cells react more actively to an increase in the concentration of serotonin (which uses omega-3 acids to produce it).

And this spice also contains a large amount of vitamin K and betaine (13.4 mcg and 9.5 mg, respectively), which take part in intercellular metabolic processes, and also increase resistance of membranes to free radical penetration .

Recent research by scientists shows that turmeric significantly reduces the likelihood of transformation of benign tumors into malignant ones (including in the brain). And curcumin contributes to this (it is this substance that gives a yellow coloring shade to the plant).

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And now let's talk about the specific medicinal properties of turmeric.

Does it improve memory?

Turmeric improves memory, and omega-3 acids contribute to this, which stimulate the activity of nerve cells. Along with this, concentration and attention increases.

How to take it correctly? It should be borne in mind that such substances can accumulate in cell membranes, so the effect is prolonged (and not like after a cup of coffee, when the charge of vivacity is felt for only 2-3 hours).

Does she clean the vessels?

Turmeric is really good for blood vessels , because it reduces the concentration of low-density lipids in the blood (aka "harmful cholesterol"), which are just the main atherosclerotic plaques. That is, this spice prevents the formation of blood clots and cleanses the lumen of the vessels.

But if there are already formed plaques, then turmeric does not get rid of them – no drug can do this.

Large blood clots are always removed only mechanically by surgery (when an endoscope is inserted into the vessel and a blood clot is extracted with it).

How to take it?

The easiest option is to add spice when cooking porridges, pasta, as well as in the first dishes (2-3 liters of water – literally on the tip of a knife). It will have almost no effect on the taste, but the color of the dish will become more golden.

As directed by nutritionists, the acceptable daily allowance of spice is 0.25 grams . No more is needed, since this spice irritates the mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum. That is, if you consume turmeric a lot, it can cause gastritis or complicate the course of peptic ulcer disease.

Turmeric is also widely used in alternative medicine. Most often it is taken to strengthen the immune system and normalize the functioning of the cardiovascular system . Naturally, such recipes will also be useful for the brain.

3 therapeutic recipes based on it

For example, you can give the following recipes:

1. Pasta with honey . It is recommended to take it for colds and dry cough. To prepare, mix 0.5 teaspoons of turmeric and 1 teaspoon of honey. The ingredients are thoroughly mixed until a homogeneous amber paste is obtained. Take 1 time a day before going to bed, preferably not with water. The course of treatment is no more than 3 days.
2. Combination with milk. It is especially useful for joint pain, inflammation of joint bags. It is prepared simply: add 0.5 teaspoons of turmeric to the heated milk (1 cup). Add it in small portions, stirring the mixture constantly. Take in small sips for an hour. It is recommended to drink no more than 2 glasses per week.
3. Combination with water. This recipe is suitable for those who just have gastritis or peptic ulcer disease. In 1 cup of warm water, dilute 2 teaspoons of turmeric. The finished product is taken into the mouth and rinsed for 15-20 seconds, then &8212; spit out. And so on – until the glass of the finished mixture runs out. Most of the nutrients in this case enter the blood through the gums (curcumin, vitamin K, betaine, phosphorus, fluorine – they all have this property). This remedy also helps to accelerate the healing of wounds in the mouth after dental procedures, as well as strengthen the gums themselves. Rinse 1 time a day.

In total, turmeric has medicinal properties for the human brain, as well as for the cardiovascular, digestive systems, and immunity. Doctors also claim that the use of this spice is useful for normalizing the menstrual cycle in women. Just do not abuse it – it irritates the mucous membrane of the digestive tract.