Common Name: Turmeric

Botanical Name: Curcuma longa

Parts Used: root

                   

 

Turmeric is a reliable herb, and a lot more than a delicious, colorful addition to your curry recipe. There are numerous published studies on the benefits of curcuminoids, the active ingredient in turmeric. In the last ten years, there has been an increasing amount of data on how curcuminoids affect cancer cells, and countless studies supporting turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties and other benefits, as referenced here by The National Institute of Health: ​https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/turmeric 

 

Inflammation has been found as an underlying condition in most chronic diseases. 

 

Turmeric can be taken in many forms including capsules, tinctures, teas, and as a spice in cooking. You can also use the whole root in salads, and chopped into cooking. 

 

You may also use an essential oil of turmeric externally (when diluted in a carrier oil for topical application to the body) to treat inflammation in joints or muscular pain.

 

​According to Terry Lemerond, of Terry's Naturally, Curcumin has had beneficial effects for treating a number of chronic inflammatory diseases including:

 

HEART- atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, myocardial infraction

 

SKIN- Eczema, Scabies, Scleroderma, Psoriasis, Wounds

 

BRAIN & NERVOUS SYSTEM- Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Depression

 

MUSCULOSKELETAL- Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Fatigue

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GASTROINTESTINAL & LIVER- Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastric Ulcer, Pancreatitis, Hepatitis

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CANCER- Breast, Prostate, Colon, Brain, Skin, Bladder, Stomach, Kidney, Esophageal, Pancreatic

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LUNG- Bronchitis, Cystc Fibrosis, Cough/Cold, Asthma

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ENDOCRINE- Diabetes, Hypothyroidism

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YOU MIGHT LIKE TO TRY: 

 

Golden Milk Turmeric Tea (adapted from www.wellnessmama.com)

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This warm and soothing drink is a great way to begin or end the day It also works wonders on pain and particularly menstrual cramps.

       

3 cups of coconut milk, almond milk or dairy milk

1 t turmeric

1 cinnamon

2 t or more raw honey or map. syrup to taste

2-3 t coconut oil

Pinch of black pepper (increases absorption)

Small slice of fresh, peeled ginger root or

1/4 tsp ginger powder

Pinch of cayenne pepper or cardamom pods (optional)

 

Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Pour into a small saucepan and heat for 3-5 minutes over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Drink immediately. Alternatively put all ingredients in pan; whisk well, heat, strain and drink.

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Contraindications, if any: None known.

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Have you heard of the Pink Salt Trick for Weight Loss?

 

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Are we curious enough to try it?  Herbs/Spices used are very healing

 

Pink Salt Trick For Weight Loss

 

Yield 8 Servings.  Each Serving is 6 ounces. Take once per day

 

Ingredients: (best if all ingredients are certified organic)

3 (organic) cinnamon sticks

1 fresh (organic) turmeric root, cut in slices

1” (organic) ginger root nub, cut in slices

1 (organic) lemon with peel, cut in slices

¼ tsp pink Himalayan salt

 

Procedure:

Measure 6 cups of water into a pan. Place on stove, begin to heat.

Add cinnamon sticks, turmeric root pieces, and  ginger root pieces, bring to a boil. Turn heat down to a simmer.

Place lid on and simmer for at least 10 minutes.

Turn off heat.  Place lemon slices in and put the lid back on. Cool to room temperature.

Once cool, strain the solid pieces out and keep the liquid, refrigerate.

 

Daily dose:

Measure out 6 ounces into a cup.  Add 1/4 teaspoon of pink salt or more.  Drink daily.

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