Medicinal uses

1. Relieves flatulence
2. Useful in controlling periodic attacks of hysteria and convulsions
3. An effective internal antiseptic (when mixed with buttermilk or water ) to cure chronic intestinal problems and diarrhoea
4. 20 drops of raw turmeric juice mixed with a pinch of salt taken in an empty stomach dispels germs
5. 1 teaspoon of raw turmeric juice mixed with honey cures anaemia
6. Turmeric roots dried in the sun and powdered fine, mixed with honey and bitter gourd leaves eases the pain of measles
7. Turmeric powder mixed in milk is effective in treating bronchial asthma. When mixed with tsp warm water, it prevents an asthma attack
8. tsp turmeric mixed with 30 ml warm milk cures cough and cold
9. Smoke from burning turmeric is believed to cure running colds
10. Turmeric paste mixed with lime and salt can ease the pain of sprained joints
11. Raw turmeric juice is effective against skin disorders including eczema, ringworm and scabies
12. Turmeric powder, rubbed on stone on the chest can relieve chest pain
13. Roasted ground turmeric, massaged into the gums relieves aching teeth
14. 5 gms turmeric powder, 2 cloves, 2 dried guava leaves and 200 gms water can be used as mouthwash and prevents dental pain
15. Mixed turmeric powder and lime over insect bitten body parts removes the toxic effect