Cough, Cold & Asthma. 1  Taking turmeric powder and little salt with hot water or sucking a small piece of haldi or licking 1 tsp turmeric powder with 1/2 tsp honey gives relief in cough and eliminates congestion of bronchi.2  Having 1/4 tsp turmeric with hot water is helpful in checking running nose.mall Pox. 1  Taking 1 tsp of turmeric powder and tamarind for 4-5 days act as a preventive against small box. 2  Application of thin turmeric powder, cream of fresh milk and wheat flour mixed with mustard oil or fresh cream on the affected part twice a day flatten the deep spots of small pox and makes the skin soft.