Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

  • 15 years ago
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) family of Zingiberaceae) a Perennial herbal plant, native to India and known as Haldi.
. Tumeric, prime component of curry powders, used as a spice to flavour many types of food.

Turmeric used in the treatment of arthritis. Therapeuticaly, Turmeric is about half as effective as corticosteroids, but without the bad side effects.
Indiscriminate use 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.

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. kills parasites in the intestines and liver fluke. Turmeric is a traditional remedy for jaundice and other liver ailments. It has also been used along with lentils as a skin cleanser.

Well known as a liver detoxifier. Curcumin, is a powerful antioxidant, combats viral infection, cancer, and arthritis.Scavenges free radicals.

Prevents alcohol and other toxins from being converted into compounds that may be harmful to the liver It is a true favourite amongst Ayurvedic practitioners as an ingredient as a liver detoxifier and treating Sclerosis of the Liver.
Nelson Brunton
www.naturalhealingcentre.blogspot.com. naturalhealingcentre@talktalk.net.

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