Eating fresh turmeric helps with stomach disease?

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Turmeric, also known as tulip, Khuong Hoang is a traditional medicine present in many folk remedies. In turmeric contains the main active ingredient called Curcumin with many good health benefits, especially in supporting the treatment of stomach pain.

1. What are the effects of eating fresh turmeric?

Fresh yellow turmeric has a bitter taste, slightly pungent aroma, has the effect of gas, blood destruction, meridian, only system, pus discharge, anti-inflammatory, scar healing. Recent studies have pinpointed the chemical components present in fresh turmeric. The main active ingredient is Curcumin (purple, red-brown crystals), in addition, fresh turmeric also contains 1-5% essential oil with light yellow color, aromatic, 1% unsaturated carbon, 5% paratolyl methylcacbinol and 1% camphor organic matter, curcumin, starch, fat, calcium oxalate...
Curcumin is a compound with good antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, women often use fresh turmeric as an antiseptic for wounds, burns, and bruises. Eating fresh turmeric or applying a turmeric mask also helps to beautify the skin. What's more, fresh turmeric is also a traditional remedy to cure diseases like stomach ache, asthma, treat Alzheimer's disease, diabetes...

2. Is turmeric effective for stomach pain?

The effects of fresh turmeric in supporting the treatment of stomach pain include:
2.1. Anti-inflammatory As mentioned above, the main active ingredient in fresh turmeric or turmeric powder is curcumin, this substance has the ability to control inflammation effectively, compared to even better. 2 NSAIDs aspirin and ibuprofen (two of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents) according to research results published in the journal Oncogene - USA.
2.2. Reducing the formation of ulcers in the stomach Most of the patients suffering from stomach pain, stomach ulcers, stomach pain are faced with severe pain due to ulcers forming in the stomach and turmeric is Considered a great savior. Curcumin in fresh turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, complements the gastric mucosa with a protective film, and at the same time helps heal existing ulcers, minimizes the formation of new ulcers, reduces Stomach irritation causes discomfort, pain for people with stomach pain.
2.3. Stimulating bile production to support the digestive system Fresh turmeric also has the ability to stimulate more bile secretion from the gallbladder, which has the effect of enhancing food digestion, and at the same time absorbing fats and nutrients. maintain a certain amount. Bile helps to support and reduce the work of the stomach, especially when the stomach is in a state of pain and ulceration.
2.4. Reduce gas, overcome symptoms of bloating When suffering from stomach pain, patients often appear symptoms of bloating, belching due to too much gas in the stomach. Turmeric is proven to kill bacteria that reside in the stomach lining, soothe the digestive system, and overcome symptoms of bloating and belching effectively.
With the above benefits, it can be affirmed that fresh turmeric is very effective in the treatment of diseases of the digestive tract, especially in supporting the treatment of stomach pain.

3. Eat fresh turmeric properly and guide to prepare dishes from fresh turmeric

Eating fresh turmeric properly will bring positive effects to human health. Every day we should only eat about 100-200 grams of fresh yellow turmeric / day. Or drink 10-20g of yellow turmeric powder/day.
3.1. Fish soup cooked with fresh turmeric is a popular dish that provides many nutrients and is especially good for the stomach. This is a familiar dish in the life of Vietnamese people in the countryside, fields and rivers. Fish soup cooked with fresh turmeric can use many types of fish such as snakehead, salmon, red snapper... with vegetables such as longan, coriander and indispensable fresh turmeric.
How to cook: Wash fish, cut into pieces, marinate with salt and turmeric water. Sliced ​​tomatoes, scallions, dill greens. After that, put oil in the pan to fry the fish until golden, then add the green onions and nettles to stir-fry. Next, add boiling water and bring to a boil. When the water boils for a while, add the tomatoes and add a little seasoning to taste. Eating fish soup regularly, will help reduce symptoms and increase the effectiveness of gastritis, gastric reflux, stomach ulcers...
3.2. Stir-fried beef with yellow turmeric For those who do not like fish soup, we can change to beef stir-fried with yellow turmeric, which is also very delicious and nutritious, good for stomach ailments. To make this dish, the ingredients are: Beef fillet, cowpea, carrot, tomato, onion, garlic and minced onion and spices such as seasoning, sugar, oyster sauce, chili sauce, oil Eat, fresh turmeric.

First, you need to wash fresh turmeric, peel it, pound it and squeeze out the water. Beef cut into squares, marinated with turmeric, onion, minced garlic, oyster sauce, chili sauce. Then heat the oil, saute onion, garlic, add beef, stir quickly and season with spices. Use another pot to saute carrots, cowpeas, onions, tomatoes, then add the beef and stir until done. Thus, we have delicious and nutritious stir-fried beef with turmeric.
The health benefits of fresh turmeric are undeniable, but before using it, you should consult a doctor, pharmacist, because each person has a health condition and medical condition. difference. Using it for the wrong purpose always has negative effects on health.
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