Turmeric

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Curcuma longa

Other names : Curcuma, Curcuma aromatica, Curcuma domestica, Curcumae longa, Curcumae Longae Rhizoma, Curcumin, Curcumine, Curcuminoid, Curcuminoïde, Curcuminoïdes, Curcuminoids, Halada, Haldi, Haridra, Indian Saffron, Nisha, Pian Jiang Huang, Racine de Curcuma, Radix Curcumae, Rajani, Rhizoma Cucurmae Longae, Safran Bourbon, Safran de Batallita, Safran des Indes, Turmeric Root, Yu Jin.
There are a number of supplement forms of turmeric widely available, however, high doses are needed in order to achieve all of the anti-cancer benefits, mostly due to the fact that curcumin is not absorbed particularly well. When we consume curcumin, most is metabolized before it is absorbed. However, combining Black pepper with curcumin can increase its bioavailability up to 2,000 times. Black pepper is super healthy in itself so this is a winning combination. Black pepper contains piperine which has been shown to increase serum concentrations of curcumin and its absorption in animal and human studies.
See also : Wild Turmeric

Special Precautions of Turmeric

  • Prolong use of higher than recommended doses can cause stomach upset and other gastrointestinal disturbances.
  • People with congestive heart disease whose cause remains unidentified and people with painful gallstones, obstructive jaundice, acute bilious colic, or extremely toxic liver disorders should avoid eating Turmeric.
  • there's some evidence that turmeric supplements may aggravate gallbladder disease.
  • Some people have reported an allergic reaction (rash and itching).
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Turmeric can cause stomach upset in some people. It might make stomach problems such as GERD worse. Don’t take turmeric if it worsens symptoms of GERD.
  • Surgery: Turmeric might slow blood clotting. It might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using turmeric at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
  • Turmeric may contain substances that support kidney health, but the spice is also a source of potassium. One tablespoon of powder contains 196 milligrams of potassium. If you have kidney disease, you may need to limit the amount of potassium in your diet, which means limiting your intake of foods such as turmeric. People with kidney disease have a difficult time keeping potassium levels in balance, which can affect heart rhythm.
  • Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Taking turmeric by mouth in medicinal amounts is LIKELY UNSAFE in pregnancy. It might promote a menstrual period or stimulate the uterus, putting the pregnancy at risk. Don’t take turmeric if you are pregnant.
  • Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with TURMERIC
  • Eugenol can be potentially dangerous when ingested in higher amounts. It is hepatotoxic and can have several dangerous side-effects.

The benefits of Turmeric are

Turmeric has been in use since antiquity for its anti-inflammatory (painkiller), carminative, anti-flatulent and anti-microbial properties.

  • used as an anti-inflammatory agent without any side effects
  • remedy for gastrointestinal discomfort associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and other digestive disorders.
  • Some may use turmeric in skin creams as an antiseptic agent for cuts, burns and bruises.
  • helps against Throat Pain
  • Cancer
    • is confirmed to be a cancer stem cell killer. Cancer stem cells are largely responsible for the failure of conventional cancer treatment.
    • Stops the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
    • Restricts metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.
    • Prevents melanoma by causing existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.
    • Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia. Myeloproliferative disorders are a group of conditions that lead blood cells to abnormally grow within blood vessels. One of these conditions is chronic myelogenous leukemia, a type of leukemia in which the bone marrow synthesizes abnormal white blood cells in your bone marrow. Some herbs may be used for these disorders in order to help strengthen your body's defense systems. One herb that has been used is turmeric. The University of Maryland Medical Center indicates that a dose of 300 mg, three times/day, may reduce pain and inflammation associated with leukemia symptoms.
    • Turmeric is effective on Pancreatic Cancer as studies say.
    • Prevents Breast Cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
    • Turmeric inhibits the growth of the H. Pylori bacteria, one of the causes of Colon Cancer and Gastric Cancer. It has also been known to help fight Prostate Cancer.
    • Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.
    • positive on Multiple Myeloma.
  • Is a natural liver detoxifier.
  • Curcumin (found in turmeric) helps protect against the various health effects associated with fluoride exposure.
  • Cirrhosis : Curcumin inhibit the development of TAA-induced liver cirrhosis mainly due to its anti-inflammatory activities and not by a direct anti-fibrotic effect.
  • Prevents and slows down the progression of Alzheimer's Disease by eliminating amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
  • Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
  • Helps in weight management by aiding in fat metabolism.
  • Used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
  • It is a natural treatment for arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) because of its anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Slows the progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in mice.
  • treating of diabetes diabetes.
  • Heart Disease : The curcumin users had a 65% lowered risk from post bypass operation heart attacks and also showed significantly lower levels of inflammation and oxidative stress markers in their blood.
  • It is very rich source of many essential vitamins such as pyridoxine (vitamin B6), choline, niacin, and riboflavin, etc. 100 g herb provides 1.80 mg or 138% of daily recommended levels of pyridoxine. Pyridoxine is employed in the treatment of homocystinuria, sideroblastic anemia, and radiation sickness. Niacin helps prevent "pellagra" or dermatitis.
  • Turmeric contains good amounts of minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, manganese, copper, zinc, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps in controlling heart rate and blood pressure. The human body utilizes manganese as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Iron is an essential co-factor for cytochrome oxidase enzymes at cellular level metabolisms and required for red blood cell (RBC's) productions.
  • The herb contains health benefiting essential oils such as turmerone, zingiberene, cineole, and p-cymene.
  • The fresh root contains good levels of vitamin-C. 100 g compose of 23.9 mg of this vitamin. Vitamin-C is a water-soluble vitamin and a powerful natural antioxidant, which helps the body develop immunity against infectious agents, and remove harmful free oxygen radicals.

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