Tumeric is a Sensational Spice

In India, Tumeric is one of the the most used herbs, and this herb is used extensively in Chinese Medicine. It is even gaining popularity as the “Alzheimer’s preventing? herb”.?? It is Dr. Oz approved! But what Dr. Oz doesn’t talk about? is the thousands years plus, of historical medicinal use of this “spice of life”.?? Chinese herb pharmacopoeia? categorizes turmeric as a blood regulator.?? What this means is turmeric’s? most? bio-active constituents called “curcuminoids”? have been documented as? blood movers.?? As such, it has a wide range of benefits one being an? excellent natural anti-inflammatory.? Studies show it benefits wound healing and helps speed the? remodeling of skin, so it’s great for minor cuts and burns.

In regards to Alzheimer’s disease, turmeric (Curcuma Longa) along with it’s commonly substituted ?Curcuma Aromatica from the same specie, ?may slow the progression of this disease by? removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain. ? Turmeric, which, as with many Chinese herbs is seen in at least three different? species in the same genus, is a natural antiseptic, antibacterial and antispasmodic.? Chinese Medicine has used turmeric for the treatment of depression ?and for both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. ?It reduces cholesterol, helps liver function and stimulates bile production which aids digestion.? Turmeric has also been used successfully for? inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn’s disease. ? Turmeric should not be used by pregnant women,? it’s blood moving qualities make it contraindicated during pregnancy.

Now that Western researchers have conducted a number of well publicized studies on turmeric which prove scientifically it’s many benefits to health,? Chinese Medicine is vindicated for what it’s known for generations.? Hopefully one day Eastern and Western medicine will cease to be adversaries and form a partnership based on the integration of their knowledge and their? mutual goal of improving the health and well being of people everywhere. ?Until then, enjoy some turmeric in your food often ?to keep your cholesterol in check and ?to improve your overall health.? Food should be your first medicine.

I found this on the Mayo-Clinic web site, thought it might interest some people.