Chennai: “For allergic sinus infections, inhaling the white smoke that emanates from a burning stick of turmeric, can give instant relief,” said Dr. Gowthaman Krishnamoorthy of Shree Varma Ayurveda Hospitals.
He said, “Other sinus infections like runny nose, headaches, and constant sneezing stop too. Turmeric is anti-inflammatory, prevents diseases from infecting the body, and protects the tissues from undesirable and unnecessary changes.”
Stressing on the importance of ‘Virali Manjal’, he said, “Its powder can directly be added to warm water and consumed as medicine.”
For diabetes, he said, “Take ten grams of turmeric, crush it and boil it in a litre of water, until the water reduces to half its content. Drink this potion thrice a day – morning, afternoon, and at night, before food, and your sugar levels will come under control.”
He also claimed that burnt turmeric can help people suffering from migraines. “Collect the ashes from the burnt turmeric, take three pinches of it, added it to either butter or honey, and eat it thrice a day – morning, afternoon, and at night, before food, for 100 days,” he added.