Friday, 19 November 2021 – 10:57 WIB
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VIVA – Turmeric is one of the rhizome plants that are widely used for cooking spices as an aromatic and flavoring. Not a few are also starting to know the series of benefits of turmeric for health, which is very important in this era of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Herbalist Dr. Sri Redjeki Endang MSi. Herb, said that basically there is a very crucial substance in turmeric. The chemical is commonly referred to as curcumin which can act as an antiviral.
“This turmeric has curcumin which in many vitamins has antiviral properties. It can be used for coughs, flu, and treat ulcers,” the light on the show Healthy Living tvOne, Thursday 19 November 2021.
Doctor Sri suggested that the use of turmeric be crushed or cut to remove the good content. You can add other ingredients to strengthen the benefits for the body such as ginger which is also crushed. Well, these two ingredients can be a medicine for colds and coughs.
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“3 segments of turmeric, 3 segments of ginger, geprek, boil in boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain, pour and add lime and honey,” he said.
Honey itself is efficacious to increase immunity. While lime can help the body expel phlegm because of its expectorant properties. It is recommended to consume it two to three times a day.
“If you drink it regularly, it means that your immunity is stable, your cells stay healthy, you’re also healthy,” he added.
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