India is a vast land of spices. India was first discovered for its immense wealth of spices and its rich heritage of harvesting them in its rich soil. The list of spices that an average Indian household consumes is far more than any of the other countries knew back then – Black pepper, long pepper, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, bay leaf, Cardamom, Turmeric Powder, Ginger, Root ginger and so many more. All of these spices are natively grown and cultivated in this rich soil and have vivid qualities and characteristics that impart unique health benefits to its consumers. Each spice has a rare smell, texture, appearance, taste and is packed with immunity boosting and antioxidant rich properties. Now due to the advent in globalisation, most spices are exported from India to the rest of the world to share its great goodness among various cultures.

 

Turmeric and its Varieties

 

Turmeric is considered to be a king spice and has one of the most amazing sets of health benefits. Indians tend to include turmeric in all of their cuisines as a flavour enhancer and also as a medicinal aid. 

 

This bright yellow powder has the capability:

• Kill germs in vegetables. Lentils, cereals and meat helps keep the food safe for consumption. 
• Turmeric powder can be an excellent aid for the skin and hair as well as it imparts antibacterial properties for the skin and cleanses the body. 
• Turmeric also helps in keeping facial scars and blemishes away. It cures acne and pimples
• Turmeric paste is used as facial packs, body packs, as a cleanser for hair mixed with oil, as a medicine for cuts, wounds and other skin abnormalities etc. 

 

The list of Turmeric benefits are endless. But before one buys turmeric, there are certain varieties of turmeric to consider before making the right decision. Most turmeric that we see in stores are manufactured and sometimes even adulterated to enhance its colour and flavour. Natural turmeric is very rare to find in the market. Turmeric that is commercially grown and harvested looks and tastes different from the ones that are grown organically. It also has fewer qualities and medicinal benefits than the organic turmeric powder. 

 

Turmeric plants grown in high altitudes, in cold regions, with rich soil without pesticides and organically have better quality and chemical constituency naturally. The specific variety of turmeric called the Lakadong Turmeric Powder is believed to be one of the rarest species of turmeric which is handpicked and harvested naturally by farmers without adding any chemicals or toxins to the soil.

 

Benefits of Lakadong Turmeric Powder

 

Lakadong Turmeric powder can be used like regular turmeric powder with food, beverages, to make herbal tea, for facial packs, for medicinal pastes etc. They are packed with 10 times more goodness than regular turmeric. Some of its benefits are listed below:

 

• It is a bright yellow-orange coloured powder which is organically grown
• Has a high Curcumin content 6-9% when compared to regular turmeric (2-3%)
• Helps control heart diseases and prevent cancer upon continuous usage
• Helps in aiding immunity and improving body functions
• Helps in natural glow of skin and removing skin imperfections
• Can be used as a medicine for cuts, wounds, black eye, swelling etc
• Protects the body from cold, cough and other flu
• Helps in better metabolism and keeps the body fit

 

These are some of the few benefits of the miracle spice which is Lakadong Turmeric Powder.

 

People use it to treat arthritis, heartburn (dyspepsia), joint pain, stomach pain, diarrhoea, intestinal gas, stomach bloating, loss of appetite, gallbladder disorders, high cholesterol, headaches, bronchitis, cold, leprosy, fever, menstrual problems, itchy skin, post-surgical recovery and many other ailments.

Though the taste of turmeric is earthy and bitter and I’m pretty sure you won’t be able to chew it raw, you could always add to your favourite drink.

One tablespoon of turmeric with water, ginger tea, milk, or latte every morning will be a lifesaver.

You could also apply turmeric to treat ringworm, sprains and swellings and acne by making a paste with honey, milk, aloe vera gel or any ingredient of your choice.

If you want to use turmeric as a skin enhancer, you can try a turmeric face mask at home by mixing the turmeric with sandalwood, milk, yogurt or honey. It will lighten the dark patches on your skin.

Secrets to Lakadong Turmeric or Haldi that You must Know

So, what is Lakadong Turmeric?

Lakadong is a village in the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya and turmeric sourced from Lakadong is recognized as the world’s best. This turmeric curcumin content is about 6.8 – 9%. The strong flavor and aromatic fragrance of Lakadong turmeric make it one of the finest turmeric in the world. Lakadong turmeric in India is the most popular which is sourced from Meghalaya.

Lakadong Turmeric Meghalaya Benefits

It helps protect the liver from oxidative stress.
• It helps kill off fungus more effectively than other spices.
• It helps induce death of the cancerous cell and protect the body from various cancers.
• It helps lower blood cholesterol levels and protects the body from diabetes.
• It helps protect against cognitive/memory defects and elevate a healthy brain.

What is Zizira?

Zizira works as a catalyst. They are plant hunters, searching the hills of Meghalaya for the best of the best turmeric. The farmers who grow turmeric crops organically in their land. The company has partnered with farmers of Lakadong. Zizira source higher value medicinal Lakadong turmeric from farmers, process and delivers to us.

What are turmeric and curcumin?

Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color.

It has been used in India for thousands of years as both a spice and medicinal herb. Recently, science has started to back up traditional claims that turmeric contains compounds with medicinal properties

However, the curcumin content of turmeric isn’t that high. It’s around 3%, by weight (2Trusted Source). Most of the studies on this herb use turmeric extracts that contain mostly curcumin itself, with dosages usually exceeding 1 gram per day.

It would be very difficult to reach these levels just using turmeric as a spice in your foods.

That’s why some people choose to use supplements.

However, curcumin is poorly absorbed into your bloodstream. In order to experience the full effects of curcumin, its bioavailability (the rate at which your body absorbs a substance) needs to improve