5 Clever Surprising Uses Of Turmeric Other Than In Kitchen!!

By kashish on 26 Oct 2018

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Kashish hold's a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication & Journalism. She has been working with the company since it's inception. Kashish writes lifestyle articles but is more inclined towards writing about makeup & all things fashion. When she is not busy in work, Kashish likes to read books or watch movies.

Turmeric is one of the most versatile spice. Its rich golden hue is one makes it easily recognisable and unique. It is used in kitchen, for medicine purpose, for treatments, for making colour, etc. It is full of nutrients and has anti-oxidants and anti- inflammatory qualities. Hailing from the family of ginger, turmeric is also used in cosmetic products. It is a primary and active spice with loads of advantages and extremely little disadvantages. It has a distinct peppery aroma and can be differentiated easily. In spite of being frequently used, there are various other uses that people won't be aware about; let's take a look at some of the clever uses of Turmeric.

Anti-Dandruff

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Turmeric if mixed with olive and jojoba oil and applied on scalp regularly can help in getting rid of dandruff and dry scalp. Turmeric nourishes the scalp and reduces dandruff.

Soothes Stomach Problems

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Turmeric is used to quell all the stomach pains. It helps in soothing upset stomach and get rids of stomach pains. Most of stomach pain medicines have some quantity of turmeric in them.

Foundation Glow

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Turmeric is surprisingly helpful in getting rid of the ashy look of foundation. Along with adding colour to the foundation it also brings additional glow on the face.

Brightens Teeth

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Turmeric is mostly known to stain any and everything if used regularly but in this case the situation is entirely different. Using turmeric paste helps in whitening and brightening teeth. There are various companies that constitute turmeric in their toothpaste to help in keeping teeth clean and white.

Reduces Swelling

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Using the paste of turmeric, salt and water on sprained area, from 20 minutes to an hour helps in reducing pain and swelling of the effected areas. It soothes the muscles and provides them relief.

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