Turmeric also know as (Curcuma longa; family of Zingiberaceae) a Perennial herbal plant, native to India commonly known as Haldi, and in Persia ZardChobeh.
Description: The herbal preparations are derived from the plant's yellowish-orange root, which is also used as a dye. Turmeric, prime component of curry powders, is used as a spice to flavor many types of food.
CULINARY USES: It is generally used in India and the east as a food dye and to flavor rice, curries, chutneys, pickles and sauces.
MEDICINAL QUALITIES: Turmeric / Curcumin, is very good to strengthen the bones and teeth and prevent wearing and tearing of the joints, muscles and tendons, therefore used in the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis. Therapeutically, Turmeric is about half as effective as corticosteroids, but without the bad side effects. Regular use o f the root is know to clean the female parts and enhance its functions and regulates its pH.
Joint problems: When a person gets a cut or hurt, it is automatic for them to use the powdered turmeric to stop the bleeding and heal the wound. It is also very good for those who suffer dry cracking joints because it assists in the production of synovial fluids
Indigestion or Dyspepsia
Curcumin stimulates the gallbladder to produce bile. The German Commission E, who determines the safety of prescribed herbs in Germany, approved turmeric for digestive problems. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that turmeric reduced symptoms of bloating and gas in people suffering from indigestion.
Common Cough and Colds Flu and Fevers: If you suffer from sore throat, then a mix of turmeric, honey and lemon can be used to gargle and sooth the inflammation.
Ulcerative colitis
Turmeric may help people suffering ulcerative colitis stay in remission. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the digestive tract who’s symptoms tend to come and go. In double-blind, placebo-controlled study, those who was in remission where patients who took Curcumin along with conventional medical treatment, for 6 months, and had a relapse rate much lower than those who took placebo.
Stomach Ulcers
Turmeric does not seem to help treat stomach ulcers. In fact, there is some evidence that it may increase stomach acid, making existing ulcers worse.
Indiscriminate use of Turmeric, can cause fluid retention and bloatedness, raised blood pressure, intestinal bleeding, ulcer formation and increase the risk of osteoporosis.
Turmeric has been used for thousands of years as an anti-inflammatory agent in the treatment of sprains, cramps, bruises, and muscle pain.
A variety of beneficial results in the treatment of Alzheimer's , arthritis, asthma, athlete's foot, boils, bursitis, breast cancer, colon cancer, cataracts, colic, bronchitis, coughs and colds, dermatitis, diarrhoea, eczema, epilepsy, fever, haemorrhage, haemorrhoids, itching, ringworm. fibrosis's, gallstones, gas, hardening of the arteries, heart disease, Gallbladder problems, hepatitis, indigestion, infections, lack of appetite, scabies, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, inflammation of the eyes, intestinal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, jaundice, lack of menstruation, lymph gland problems, menstrual pain, morning sickness, psoriasis, sprains, ulcers, wounds, yeast infections.
In Ayurvedic medicine considered the king of spices. The bitter spice helps cleanse the liver, purify the blood, kills parasites in the intestines and liver fluke (flat worm) Turmeric promotes good digestion and elimination. Taken orally, turmeric is a favorite folk remedy for infections and parasites of the stomach and the intestines. Turmeric is a traditional remedy for jaundice and other liver ailments. It has also been used along with lentils as a skin cleanser.
The principal chemical component of turmeric is Curcumin, and Well known as a liver detoxifier. Curcumin, is a powerful antioxidant, combats viral infection, cancer, and arthritis.
Turmeric stimulates the gallbladder for bile production, and scavenges free radicals.
Curcumin prevents alcohol and other toxins from being converted into compounds that may be harmful to the liver It is a true favorite amongst Ayurvedic practitioners an ingredient as a liver detoxifier and treating Sclerosis of the Liver.
Topical applications have been used to promote the healing of wounds and skin conditions, used as household remedy, a poultice can be made from turmeric mixed with slaked lime and applied to the affected parts to speed up the healing.
Nelson Brunton
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