Fresh turmeric is a traditional medicine that is present in many folk remedies, with many benefits for our health. Turmeric contains the main active ingredient called Curcumin with many good uses for health, especially in supporting the treatment of stomach pain.
1. What does fresh turmeric do?
Fresh turmeric has a bitter taste, slightly tart aroma, has the effect of gas, hemolysis, menstruation, static, purulent, anti-inflammatory, scarring. Recent studies have accurately identified the chemical components present in fresh turmeric. The main active ingredient is Curcumin (purple crystals, reddish-brown), in addition to fresh turmeric, there are 1-5% essential oils of light yellow color, aromatic, 1% unsaturated carbon, 5% paratolyl methylcarbinol and 1% wireline camphor, curcumene, 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, bruises. Eating fresh turmeric or applying turmeric mask also helps to beautify the skin. Moreover, fresh turmeric is also a traditional remedy to treat diseases such as stomach pain, asthma, Alzheimer's treatment, diabetes ...
2. Is eating 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, turmeric starch is curcumin, this substance has the ability to control inflammation effectively, compared to work better than 2 NSAIDs aspirin and ibuprofen (two of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents) according to research results published in the journal Oncogene – USA.
2.2. Reduce ulcer formation in the stomach
Most patients suffering from stomach pain, stomach ulcers, stomach pain face severe pain due to ulcers forming in the stomach and turmeric is considered a great savior. Curcumin in fresh turmeric has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties, replenishes 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 that causes discomfort and pain for people with stomach pain.
2.3. Stimulates bile production to support the digestive system
Fresh turmeric also has the ability to stimulate more bile secretion from the gallbladder, which enhances the digestion of food, while absorbing fats and nutrients in a certain amount. Bile juice helps support and reduce the load of stomach activity, especially when the stomach is in a state of pain and ulcers.
2.4. Relieves gas, overcomes symptoms of flatulence
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 sheltering in the stomach lining, soothe the digestive system, and effectively overcome the symptoms of bloating and belching.
With the above benefits, it can be affirmed that fresh turmeric is very effective in treating gastrointestinal diseases, especially in supporting the treatment of stomach pain.
