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Accidents happen, and everybody hurts, sometimes. Wounds are, unfortunately, common to us all. There are thousands of home remedies and products out there to treat cuts, scrapes, and burns. The best news is turmeric can heal.
If you don’t know, turmeric is a common spice that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It’s a bright orange root. It’s common across Asia as both a culinary ingredient and for medicinal purposes. In the western world, it’s perhaps most recognized as what gives curry powder its yellow color. Don’t get the two powders confused though- curry powder will sting and burn on cuts far more!
The active ingredient in turmeric is called curcumin. Curcuma is actually the Spanish name for turmeric. Curcumin has been well studied in hundreds of well-documented scientific studies. It has been well proven to have dozens of beneficial effects of health. Make sure that your turmeric is as fresh as possible, although that is more important for your cooking!
Turmeric is anti-microbial. Not only does it kill bacteria, but it’s also anti-viral and anti-fungal as well. You don’t want your skin getting infected!
There is another great reason to apply turmeric to your wounds. It contains compounds that promote blood clotting. That makes your cut or burn start to heal faster. While it’s doing that, it’s also anti-inflammatory. The anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin have been known for thousands of years. They are one of the many reasons people across the globe eat or drink turmeric every day. It’s also a highly effective anti-inflammatory for external use.
As if those reasons weren’t enough to get you plastering your skin with turmeric after an accident, there’s more. Turmeric has pain-relieving properties!
The only downside of putting turmeric on your wounds is the color. Turmeric will stain. Just like in your food, turmeric will make everything it touches yellow. You might look like an extra from The Simpsons, but the damage to your skin will repair quicker. Chances are that you’re going to cover the injury with a bandage anyway. Covering your injury will hide the stain, but be careful to not get it on your clothes.
As the first line of defense, it’s easy to use turmeric. After injuring yourself, wash the wound. Always use mild soap and clean water. After drying your cut, grab your first-aid kit. If you haven’t added turmeric to it yet, head to your spice rack. Then add it for the future. Either make a paste of turmeric with water, or sprinkle a tiny bit over the affected area. It might sting a little bit- putting anything on open wounds usually does. You can then cover it with a bandage.
There are many powerful health benefits to eating turmeric too. The most notable one is its action against inflammation. It’s a great idea to add it to your diet, as well as your first aid kit. But what about mental wounds? Well, some studies have shown that turmeric might have mood-boosting and antidepressive effects. It can also help to improve memory, cognitive function, and ease anxiety. Truly a superfood!
Turmeric is natural, safe, cheap, and easily available. It has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. Its additional pain-relieving and blood clotting factors make it perfect for any wound. Next time you have a minor accident and hurt yourself, reach for your turmeric or order some Radville and provide your body even further support.
