Turmeric
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is also known by the names Jiang Huang, Curcuma, and Haridra. The part of the plane used medicinally is the rhizome, and is native to Southern Asia. The genus name Curcuma is from an Arabic word, kurkum, meaning 'saffron' in reference to the color of Turmeric. The actual word Turmeric is from the Medieval Latin terra merita, meaning 'deserving earth'. In India, women with lovely, velvety skin often attribute it to consuming Turmeric.
Turmeric is an essential flavouring spice of Indian and other cuisine. The Turmeric rhizome provides the typical yellow colour of many curry dishes and helps to make the food more digestible. Turmeric's primary properties are considered to be alterative, analgesic, antibacterial, anticoagulant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, aromatic, astringent, cholagogue, circulatory stimulant, digestive tonic, emmenagogue, hepato-tonic, stimulant, and vulnerary. Turmeric has been used historically as a support treatment for arthritis, high cholesterol, digestion, liver protection, and obesity.
Turmeric has the following known primary constituents: curcumin (yellow pigment) essential oil (artumerone, zingberene, turmerone, borneol), valepotriates, alkaloids, and protein. Curcumin increases the secretion of bile by stimulating the bile duct. Curcumin also protects the liver by detoxification, stimulating the gall bladder and scavenging free radicals. In conjunction with the adrenal glands, it inhibits both platelet aggregation and the enzymes which induce inflammatory prostaglandins. Curcumin may also help break down fats and reduce cholesterol. Turmeric also helps to stabilize the body's microflora, thus inhibiting yeast overgrowth. It also sensitizes the body's cortisol receptor sites, and its anti-inflammatory properties are considered at least equal to those of cortisones.
Topically, Turmeric has been historically used as a poultice for athlete's foot, bruises, psoriasis, swelling, wounds; and in cosmetics by Asian women. Turmeric has also been used topically to suppress unwanted hair.
Some people have experienced skin rashes from using Turmeric. And this herb may cause photosensitivity in some individuals. Large doses are not recommended in cases of painful gallstones, obstructive jaundice, acute bilious colic and extremely toxic liver disorders.
Robert Redfern concurs:
Have you heard about Curcumin? The studies are numerous as well as exciting. Curcumin is the active component of Turmeric and is now available in 98% extract which is the most powerful available. Curcumin98 comes in bottles of 180 capsules containing mg. each. A total of 72,000mg!
What do the studies show it is beneficial for?
Lung disease
Eye problems
Alzheimer's
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Anti-Carcinogenic and Anti-Cancer
Anti-Arthritic
Anti-Coagulant
Lower LDL and Raises HDL Cholesterols
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