English name Hindi name Aniseeds, fennel seeds Saunf Asafoetida hing Basil seeds, sweet basil Sabja seeds, Indian Bay Leaf tez patta Big mustard seeds sarson Black cardamom Badi Elaichi Black cumin seeds Kala jeera Black mustard seeds Rai Black pepper Kali mirch Black salt Kala namak Caraway seeds shahijeera Carom seeds, Thymol seeds, Bishops weed ajwain Red Chilli powder Lal mirchi powder Cinnamon dalchini Clarified butter butter Cloves Laung Coconut desiccated Sukha nariyal ka Chopra, boora Coconut dry Sukha nariyal Coconut fresh nariyal Coriander powder dhania powder Coriander seeds sabut dhania Coriander Leaves dhaniya Cumin seeds Jeera Curry leaves Kari patta Dry fenugreek leaves Kasoori methi Dry ginger Saunth Dry mango powder Amchur Fenugreek seeds Methi dane Fenugreek Leaves Methi Garlic lahsun Fresh ginger . Adrak Green cardamom Hari elaichi Ground nut, peanuts Moongphalli Holy basil Tulsi Jaggery jaggery Mace javitri Mint pudina Nutmeg jaiphal Onion seeds. Kalonji Pine nuts chilgoze Dry pomegranate seeds Anardana Poppy seeds Khus khus Khasa khasa Raisins Kismish Rock salt Sendha namak,Kala namak Sesame seeds Til Saffron kesar, zafran Screwpine, kewra Sichuan pepper, Szechwan pepper tirphal Star anise munakka Tamarind imli Turmeric haldi Vetiver khus Vinegar Sirka Water melon seeds Tarbuj ke beej
Turmeric is one of nature's most powerful healers. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye. The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer's disease. Here are 20 reasons to add turmeric to your diet: 1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns. 2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer. 3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice. 4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide. 5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia. 6. Is a natural liver detoxifier. 7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain. 8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer. 9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects. 10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice. 11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor. 12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management. 13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression. 14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. 15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects. 16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer. 17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma. 18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors. 19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin. 20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.