Enumerate the uses of turmeric.

Explanation

Turmeric is used as a spice also has medicinal properties .
Turmeric is one of the most important ans ancient Indian spices ans used traditionally over thousands of yers for culinary, cosmetic, dyeling ans for medicinal purpose
It is an important constituent of curry powders.
Turmeric is used as a colouring agent in pharmacy confectionery and food industry . Rice coloured with turmeric (yellow) is considered sacred which is used ceremonies.
It is also used for dyeing leather . fibre paper and toys .
Medical properties
Curcumin extracted from turmeric is responsible for the yellow colour . Curcumin is a very good anti - oxidiant which may help fight various kinds of cancer .
It has anti - bacterial , anti fungal and antivirial activities .
It stops platelets from clotting in arteries , which leads to heart attack .
It is used to treat Alzheimer.s disease due to its property to cross over blood brain barrier.
It is one of the traditional medicines used for wound healing.