Turmeric: The Ancient Secret For Acne Skin Care

Turmeric is one of the greatest natural remedies for acne. In fact, it is clinically proven to clear acne in short periods- naturally. That is why Dr. Rama chose it as the key ingredient in Ayurvedic Organix. Since turmeric has various medicinal qualities it acts also as a good antioxidant. It does not have any adverse reactions or toxic contents.

The history of turmeric has always emphasized and accredited it as a 5000 year old herb that is used for various ailments, but mainly for skin disorders. It has been used for centuries, for millennia! Used particularly by the people of India. Southeast Asian people, especially Indians use turmeric in their cookery and they consider it as symbol of prosperity, fertility and purity. The same principles stressed to mankind by Ayurveda were stressed by Hippocrates also: "Let your food be your medicine".

Research states that after 2 to 3 days you can visualize the power of turmeric in the treatment of acne. It is one of the strongest antiseptics known to man. The blemishes on the skin surface slowly vanish and turmeric. Turmeric also prevents the skin from becoming flaky.

Turmeric has its own traditional story which has added a milestone in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine. It is considered a Herculean purifier by Ayurvedic therapists. Though Ayurveda is considered as alternative medicine in western countries, it is the traditional one in India. It is a holistic approach to health that is designed to help people to attain longevity.

The significance of Ayurveda and Siddha medicine is the use of natural herbs such as turmeric, neem, etc.. It is promising that Ayurveda has gained momentum recently on an International level. Even western people have started using turmeric in the form of creamy paste, powder and also in their cookery. Most US medical schools are now incorporating classes in this integrative medicine (no longer just an alternative).

Aside from curing acne, turmeric is also used in the treatment of diabetes, colds, liver and heart disease. A mixture of turmeric with warm milk soothes respiratory ailments such as cough and asthma. In addition to this, it increases quality and count of semen. The University of Mississippi Medical Center actually tried to get a worldwide patent in 1995 for the medical use of turmeric (the patent was challenged and overturned by India citing 2000 years of medicinal turmeric use). Turmeric protects the body's immune system and can be used as a healer. One more interesting fact is, during the World War II, the British soldiers used turmeric in the treatment of gunshot wounds.