Turmeric very familiar to Vietnamese people. Not only used as a spice in cooking, turmeric is known to have many health benefits, especially useful for gallstones, hepatitis, gastroduodenal inflammation… Previously, yellow turmeric and red turmeric were often used. grown on a small scale, mainly serving family needs. In recent years, to meet the needs of domestic and foreign markets, turmeric has gradually been developed towards specialized cultivation on a large area.
Prominent in Nghe An are two villages, Tan Hop and Kieu Moc of Nghi Kieu commune, recognized by the People’s Committee of Nghe An province as craft villages producing and processing turmeric starch. Among them, Kieu Moc village has more than 10 hectares of turmeric with more than 120 households growing it. This is the locality with the most concentrated turmeric growing area in Nghe An.
Grasping the market trend, Mr. Le Van Thuong in Nghe An invested in building a facility to purchase and process turmeric starch, earning a profit of 300 million VND each year.
As a plant that is “the ultimate antidote to stomach diseases”, however, in the past, every time the harvest season came, fresh turmeric was purchased by traders and transported for consumption in all provinces and cities across the country. However, due to not being proactive in output, people’s income is unstable.
“Here, most households grow turmeric. When the harvest season comes, there is a pile of turmeric but the price is unstable. Some crops are almost abandoned because they cannot be sold. Furthermore, the production and processing of turmeric starch “It’s done by hand, it’s very hard and time-consuming, so we produce little, mainly to serve the family and retail,” Mr. Thuong shared.
Realizing the potential of turmeric along with being a dynamic and hard-working person, Mr. Thuong traveled everywhere to learn about economic development models inside and outside the province.
With the desire to start a business to get rich in his homeland, in 2018, understanding the market’s need for high-tech starch, he boldly borrowed more than 500 million VND to invest in factories, equipment, and rent. workers and produce products under their own brand.
Thanks to the application of machinery, each year Mr. Thuong’s family can process more than 100 tons of fresh turmeric root to produce starch.
Turmeric powder is very good for health.
According to this old farmer, to get a good quality turmeric starch product with beautiful color, all the steps from washing, to putting the turmeric root into the grinder and then squeezing the powder, drying, and Must be very careful and clean. Turmeric starch is dried in a closed room, away from direct sunlight.
Thanks to good product quality, Mr. Thuong’s turmeric starch product is supported by many customers, with a selling price of 400,000 VND/kg.
“On average, each crop, my family purchases more than 100 tons of fresh turmeric from families in the village, producing a finished product of about 5 tons of turmeric starch, earning 4 billion VND. After deducting expenses, the family makes a profit. more than 300 million VND per year,” Mr. Thuong added.
Hard-working and enterprising, old farmer Le Van Thuong is a pioneer in local turmeric starch production. The turmeric production facility not only provides a stable economic source for Mr. Thuong’s family, but also creates jobs for many local workers.
With the desire to strongly develop turmeric starch locally, Mr. Thuong is participating in the OCOP program (one commune, one product) with the hope that his product will be more widely known, not only domestically but also throughout the country. outside. His turmeric starch product has been recognized as OCOP at the provincial level, reaching 3-star standard.
Mr. Thuong also added: “In order to have a national-level product that can be exported, the product must meet 5-star standards. In the coming time, I will try to invest in modern, high-tech machinery.” more, helping the production process become more professional, continuing to improve quality and striving to raise products to 4 stars, 5 stars.”
Great uses of turmeric starch for health
Turmeric powder is quite expensive but is trusted by many people.
Cancer prevention: Turmeric starch has many health benefits, for example, the curcumin compound found in turmeric starch is a very strong antioxidant, destroying free radicals – the cause of DNA changes. in the body causes cancer. According to research, the ingredients in turmeric starch help protect and fight against tumors caused by radiation. Besides, turmeric starch also fights tumor cells that cause coccidiosis, colon cancer or breast cancer; Prevent and limit the growth of cells that cause prostate cancer.
Reduces asthma: Asthma is caused by congestion in the respiratory process. Using turmeric powder will improve the respiratory system, thin the blood, restore normal breathing mechanisms and soothe inflammation caused by asthma. cause.
Good for the cardiovascular system: Turmeric starch also has the ability to effectively prevent the development of atherosclerosis and blood vessel blockage.
Effective digestive support: Drinking turmeric powder stimulates the gallbladder’s ability to secrete bile, treats bloating, flatulence, indigestion, supports better digestion, and treats enteritis including ulcerative colitis.
Prevent inflammation: According to research by the Indian College of Pharmacy, the active ingredient curcumin in turmeric has extremely strong antibiotic effects. Thanks to its extremely strong antibiotic ability, turmeric starch also has the ability to destroy free radicals that carry oxidation during the inflammatory reaction.
Effectively purify, detoxify and enhance liver function: When you use turmeric starch, it will help you eliminate accumulated toxic substances from the body, purify the blood caused by the impact of the environment or diet. go out.
Strengthens the body’s immune system: Antioxidants along with antibacterial, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties help your body limit harmful germs. In addition, thanks to those properties, turmeric starch has given you a strong and healthy immune system.
Create a happier, more comfortable feeling: The active ingredient curcumin in turmeric will improve mood and stimulate the production of neurotransmitter hormones serotonin and dopamine, creating a happier, more comfortable feeling, information above. Labor.
Good scar treatment: With high anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, turmeric starch is often used to treat open wounds, burns and bruises. In addition, turmeric starch is effective in treating psoriasis and other skin diseases.
Good for joints: Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric starch is very useful in treating diseases related to inflammation such as joints. Turmeric powder helps treat arthritis, relieve pain and reduce joint swelling effectively.
Very good for the brain: Turmeric starch contains curcumin, which enhances the effect on brain-derived nerve cells (BDNF). Thanks to curcumin, it stimulates the secretion of hormones responsible for the maintenance and development of nerve cells as well as the brain’s cognitive memory. In addition, turmeric starch also prevents Alzheimer’s disease – cognitive decline or dementia.
Cure for stomach diseases: Turmeric is a medicinal plant and herb grown in the gardens of many families, especially in rural areas. Not only is it a spice that makes dishes more flavorful, but turmeric is also used to treat many diseases, especially stomach pain.
Note:
-Drink turmeric powder about 15-20 minutes before meals. It should be divided into several doses, morning, noon, and night regularly every day.
-Absolutely do not drink too much at once, this will only make the stomach worse.
– You should only use a maximum of 3-4 teaspoons of turmeric powder per day.
-Do not arbitrarily use turmeric powder to relieve stomach pain for a long time, you need to consult a specialist.