t u m e r i c
Turmeric, curcuma longa, is a tropical flowering perennial that falls within the same family as ginger and is one of the two rhizomes to have a similar appearance in shape as ginger. It's cultivated and harvested for its roots, though its leaves are used in some food cultures.
Turmeric root is the rhizome of the plant that is defined by abstract finger-shaped roots that have a ringed rough skin marked with knobs throughout. Its skin's color is a combination of pale earth and orange. The flesh is a vibrant carrot orange color and its flavor warm and peppery with very distinct bitter undertones. It is most often boiled and then dried for powdered form, in which it achieves its trademark color.
Nutritional facts
-Natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
-When combined with cauliflower, it has been shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.
-Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
-May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.
-Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
-Is a natural liver detoxifier.
-May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
-May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.
-It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.
-Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.
-Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
-May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
-Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
-Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
-Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.
-Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.
-Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.
-Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
-Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
-May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.
Turmeric can be taken in powder or pill form. It is available in pill form in most health food stores, usually in 250-500mg capsules.
(Contraindications: Turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction. Though turmeric is often used by pregnant women, it is important to know that turmeric can be a uterine stimulant.)
Turmeric root is the rhizome of the plant that is defined by abstract finger-shaped roots that have a ringed rough skin marked with knobs throughout. Its skin's color is a combination of pale earth and orange. The flesh is a vibrant carrot orange color and its flavor warm and peppery with very distinct bitter undertones. It is most often boiled and then dried for powdered form, in which it achieves its trademark color.
Nutritional facts
-Natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
-When combined with cauliflower, it has been shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.
-Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
-May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.
-Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
-Is a natural liver detoxifier.
-May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
-May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.
-It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.
-Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.
-Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
-May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
-Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
-Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
-Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.
-Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.
-Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.
-Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
-Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
-May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.
Turmeric can be taken in powder or pill form. It is available in pill form in most health food stores, usually in 250-500mg capsules.
(Contraindications: Turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction. Though turmeric is often used by pregnant women, it is important to know that turmeric can be a uterine stimulant.)