Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Haldi, Zard Chobeh.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa; family of Zingiberaceae) a Perennial herbal plant, native to India and known as Haldi. and in Persia Zard Chobeh.
The herbal preparations are derived from the plant's yellowish-orange root, which is also used as a dye. Tumeric, prime component of curry powders, used as a spice to flavour many types of food.

Turmeric / Curcumin, used in the treatment of arthritis. Therapeuticaly, Turmeric is about half as effective as corticosteroids, but without the bad side effects.
Indiscriminate use of Tumeric, 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., promote good digestion and elimination. Taken orally, turmeric is a favourite 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. 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 favourite 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 made from turmeric mixed with slaked lime and applied to the affected parts.

Nelson Brunton
www.naturalhealingcenter.webs.com
naturalhealingcentre@googlemail.com.

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• Turmeric
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• Curry powder
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• catatacts
• bronchitis
• scabies
• itching
• liver detoxifier
• liver sclerosis.
• Zard
• Chobeh.

[indrayevette]

How do i use it as a paste for my yeast infection under the breast thanks.....

[njbrunton]

@indrayevette use oil or water to mix the powdered root into a paste

[choorijamadar]

@njbrunton we shudnt be heating the oil to fry the turmeric just a tinsy bit rite??..it'l probably take away some of the properties??

[njbrunton]

@choorijamadar if you don't want to use it in cooking, you may choose to add it to hot water and take it as a tea. ectopic use of the herb is also another was of benefiting from turmeric

[SuperDelta000]

@njbrunton

How much do you recommend for pain and how should it be taken for best absorbtion?.

[njbrunton]

@SuperDelta000 You should not take too much of the herb at any one time, as it will make the food taste bitter. approx 1/2- 1/4 tsp in any one meal will be a good start. regards

nelson

[SuperDelta000]

@njbrunton Thank you for your reply.

[njbrunton]

@yourstruly4000 please let me know your supplier, so that I may pass on the information to others. regards nelson

[yourstruly4000]

For last one year I am buying organic turmeric powder online from indus organics at very reasonable price. Its realy a natures wonder herb.