Turmeric - What are its benefits?
From many years, awareness of turmeric, and its use as medicine has continuously been increasing. Turmeric, a flowering plant in the ginger family, is commonly used as a food coloring and is one of the basic ingredients in curry powder. To heal any health disorders like liver problems, digestive disorders, treatment for skin diseases and wound healing turmeric has long been used in ayurvedic medicine as an anti-inflammatory. Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric which has been shown to have a wide range of therapeutic effects. Our unique patented formula now has greater bioavailability with its inclusion of bioperine, this is because of gut which otherwise cannot absorb curcumin - the active constituent.
Ayurvedic Medicine - Where Turmeric is used:
Digestive Disorders
Turmeric is considered as a digestive bitter and a carminative. It is often added into foods; mainly rice and bean dishes to improve digestion, reduce gas and bloating. It is a cholagogue, stimulating bile production in the liver and encouraging excretion of bile via the gallbladder. This improves the body’s ability to digest & process fats. For chronic digestive weakness and/or congestion turmeric is highly recommended. With curcumin98 its bio-availability to the body is increased in capsule form with bioperine. In Turmeric is beneficial for people who feel tired after consuming meals or who experience gas and bloating. Whatever way turmeric is consumed it is beneficial to both the digestive system and the liver. these are critical organs for optimal health as it is these which regulate energy and chemical compounds in the body
Liver Diseases
Turmeric is chiefly beneficial for its influence on the liver. In spring, more consumption of herbs and foods can strengthen
the liver. Turmeric shares similar liver protectant compounds that milk thistle and artichoke leaves contain. It is said to shrink engorged hepatic ducts, so it can be useful to treat liver conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and jaundice. This is especially relevant to alcoholic sufferers also.
Cancer
Recent scientific research confirm that turmeric can cure host of diseases, also they found that turmeric restrain and even
halt the growth of various types of cancer. Turmeric is used for the treatment of skin cancer or pre cancerous skin conditions. Both topical and internal uses are beneficial. Out Curcumin98 makes it bio-available orally ready to utilise to effect the body to put it back towards equilibrium.
Atherosclerosis
Turmeric may helpful in preventing the blockage of arteries that may gradually cause a heart attack or stroke in one of two ways. Turmeric lowers cholesterol levels and inhibited the oxidation of LDL (bad cholesterol). Oxidized LDL deposits in the walls of blood vessels contributes to the formation of atherosclerotic plaque. Turmeric may also prevent platelet build up along the walls of an injured blood vessel (anti-inflammatory). Platelets collecting at the site of a damaged blood vessel cause blood clots to form and blockage of the artery as well.
Osteoarthritis
Turmeric may help relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis because of its ability to reduce pain and inflammation (see references) disability.
Menstrual problems of Woman
For women who experience monthly menstrual cramps, try using turmeric extract or bitters twice daily for around two weeks prior to expected the monthly menstruation. Turmeric is also an antispasmodic to smooth muscles so it reduces the uncomfortable digestive and menstrual cramping. It should also reduce the severity of pain, if not ease them altogether. Certainly, diet and standard of living have a reflective influence on the menstrual cycle, but turmeric is a great enhancement.
Bacterial Infection / Wounds
Turmeric is also useful as antibiotic in preventing bacterial infection in wounds. In ancient ayurvedic medicine this is often applied topically.
Eye Disorder
Curcumin has often proven to be as effective as corticosteroids in the uveitis (inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye between the sclera - white outer coat of the eye and the retina - the back of the eye) eye disorders (and of cousre without the side effect of steroids).
Other Health Disorders
Turmeric decreases congestion and inflammation from stagnant mucous membranes. Turmeric is certainly anti-inflammatory to the mucous membranes, which coat the throat, lungs, stomach and intestines. Regular use of turmeric can alleviate Colitis, Crohn’s disease, diarrhoea, and post-giardia or post salmonella conditions. The itching and inflammation that accompanies haemorrhoids and anal fissures can be reduced by turmeric usage. Turmeric can also benefit skin conditions including: eczema, psoriasis and acne, for those it is potent detoxifier.