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Does Turmeric Have Side Effects ?

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Turmeric, usually called as Haldi in India, is the great medicinal herb and spice used in the world cuisine. Especially in India, it is called as golden spice for its incredible uses. This herbaceous, rhizomatous flowering plant belongs to the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It has very ancient history and many historians noted its origin as India. In addition to that researchers declared it as the most used spice in the medicinal fields of India and China. Production wise India holds the top place in the world chart followed by Pakistan and China. Everyone in the world has a belief that nothing exists without negativity. You may doubt, is it the same case with turmeric also ? yes, says some health experts. They specifically suggest the below cons to support their comment. Here are the cons with turmeric : High intake of turmeric may increase the percentage of oxalate which is responsible for forming stones in the kidneys. Over consumption of turmeric can result in inflam...

Drawbacks And Benefits Of Fenugreek

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Fenugreek is one more important flavoring and garnishing food item in the cuisine. Apart from that its uses as a medicinal herb are unimaginable, that is why it is called as multipurpose herb. Rich in several vitamins and minerals, it is originated from Asian countries. Coming to production, India has occupied top place in the world with Rajasthan being the stakeholder in its entire production. It belongs to the special category of plants where the total plant is consumed for great health. But that is all one side, fenugreek is also harmful to health. Lets see what are the drawbacks and benefits with it. Drawbacks Like Peanuts, some people also feel allergic to fenugreek as it belongs to the same category. People suffering with asthma and thyroid are advised to stay away from fenugreeks as they have the quality to worsen the situation. Fenugreek have the tendency to interact with the drugs, so diabetic patients are advised to be careful while taking the medication as...