Haridra 120 capules

Haridra has entered deep into the beliefs and homes of Indian people thousands of years ago. Nowadays, the herb is used throughout India in ceremonies and rituals, in food, treatment, cosmetics, in various industries as an eco-friendly colorant. Haridra is the Sanskrit name of turmeric, and there are different varieties with specific properties, but the main ones are preserved in all. It can be found under the name yellow ginger, Indian saffron, yellow root, curcuma domestica, amuma curcuma, curcuma longa, tavakshiri, tumeric and others.

Healing properties of haridra 

When commenting on what is haridra in Ayurveda, we have to begin with the medical aspect and why it is applied all over the world. Haridra‘s healing properties were described in the VI century BC in one of the main texts of Ayurveda – „Sushruta Samhita”. The roots of the plant are used in various forms. Thanks to its wide effect, it is included in the composition of nearly 80 percent of the Ayurevda  medicines, because it can balance all three doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. 

It is also very important that it cleanses the energy channels, stimulates the chakras and improves the circulation of prana – the vital energy in the body. Research-workers believe that Ayurveda people have used the herb four thousand years ago. 

Haridra is a natural and powerful antibiotic from nature with a strong antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-allergic effect. It also has a diuretic effect. The herb is useful for:

• Healing of wounds 
• For cleansing of toxins, including in blood
• For stomach upset and for gas discharge
• To increase appetite and better digestion
• Regulation of metabolism
• Stimulation of the protein absorption. 

One of the specific diseases for which it is used is the disturbed blood circulation, as the herb reduces bad cholesterol and improves the elasticity of blood vessels. In addition, the plant is applied in conditions such as anemia, pharyngitis, cough, diabetes, spasms, arthritis, candida, skin problems, as it promotes tissue recovery, and so on