Meghalaya is blessed with a rich climate, soil, rain, forests, and hard-working honest farmers who grow this high-curcumin turmeric in Lakadong, a little hilly region in West Jaintia Hills, near Shillong. The turmeric grown there is recognized as the world’s best turmeric. Its turmeric curcumin content is about 6.8 – 9%. It is, with a strong flavour and aromatic fragrance, one of the best turmeric in the world. Lakadong turmeric in India is sourced from Meghalaya. It’s grown in the sun, under the rain, using traditional Khasi agricultural wisdom without the utilization of any chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers.
Author(s) Details:
Bandana Chatterjee
Allahabad University, India
Recent Global Research Developments in Incorporating Turmeric into Daily Life
Turmeric, derived from the Curcuma longa plant, has been used for centuries as a spice and in traditional medicine. Its active compound, curcumin, offers a range of fascinating biological properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects [1].
Oral Diseases Treatment: Curcuminoids, found in turmeric, show promise as active pharmaceutical ingredients for managing oral diseases. These conditions span mild inflammations to severe, life-threatening issues. Researchers continue to explore their potential in modern medicine.
Health Benefits: Turmeric has been studied for its potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidiabetic, and antioxidant properties. Human studies suggest curcumin may help manage osteoarthritis pain [2].
Incorporating Turmeric: You can add turmeric to your diet through Indian cuisine (think curries!), golden milk, soups, roasted veggies, and more. Combining it with fats enhances curcumin absorption.
Turmeric and its bioactive constituents trigger cell signaling mechanisms that protect against diabetes and cardiovascular diseases
Turmeric, the rhizome of Curcuma longa plant belonging to the ginger family Zingiberaceae, has a history in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for treatment of chronic diseases, including metabolic and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). [3]
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- Zhang, H.A., Kitts, D.D. Turmeric and its bioactive constituents trigger cell signaling mechanisms that protect against diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Mol Cell Biochem 476, 3785–3814 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11010-021-04201-6
