Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant for a healthy digestive system.
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· HISTORY
· AYURVEDIC USES
· STUDIES
APPEARANCE
A relative of ginger, Turmeric is a perennial plant that grows 3 to 5 feet high in the tropical regions of Southern Asia, with trumpet-shaped, dull yellow flowers. Turmeric is fragrant and has an earthy, bitter, peppery taste. Like Ginger, it creates a sensation of warmth when eaten. The dried roots of Turmeric are ground into a deep yellow spice commonly used in curries and other South Asian cuisine. Sangli, a town in the southern part of the Indian state of Maharashtra, is the largest and most important trading center for Turmeric in Asia and perhaps in the entire world.
HISTORY
Turmeric, as noted, is one of the principal ingredients in curry powder. This spicy herb has long been used in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as nutritional support for the digestive tract as well as healthy functioning of the liver. Turmeric is also highly regarded by Ayurvedic and Chinese practitioners as nutritional support for healthy skin.
AYURVEDIC USES
Turmeric is a very important herb in Ayurvedic medicine. A symbol of prosperity, it was considered a cleansing herb for the whole body. It was widely used as nutritional support for healthy digestion, and to support the body’s immune system. In the culinary world, Turmeric has long been considered an essential flavoring spice of Indian and other ethnic cuisines. It is Turmeric that provides the typical yellow color of many curry dishes. Turmeric may also play a part in rendering food not only tastier but more digestible as well. Symbol of prosperity, spicy condiment, culinary delight, and best of all, readily available, Turmeric not only tastes great but may also provide ample nutritional support for normal functioning for those with digestive concerns.
STUDIES
Over the last several years, there has been increasing interest in Turmeric and its therapeutic properties. This is partially evidenced by the large numbers of scientific studies published on this topic. The active ingredient in Turmeric is curcumin, which has been the subject of numerous animal studies involving production of bile and normal, healthy functioning of the liver.
For further information on the benefits of Turmeric, please refer to the studies listed below.
The below studies indicate that you can use Turmeric to maintain good health.
DISCLAIMER: These references are for general information only and are not to be used to cure or treat any diseases. Any information regarding treatments for disease is not adopted or endorsed by Dr. Clark Store. We do not offer Turmeric for sale with the intent that be used to treat disease, but rather for its beneficial effect on the normal functioning of the body. We provide as much information as we can on Turmeric so that you may make a fully informed decision.
- Supports Healthy Joints and Skeletal System (Please See Disclaimer)
- Reference: Turmeric extracts containing curcuminoids prevent experimental rheumatoid arthritis, Funk JL, Oyarzo JN, et al, J Nat Prod, 2006; 69(3): 351-5. (Address: Arizona Center for Phytomedicine Research, Department of Medicine, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ, 85724, USA. E-mail: jfunk@u.arizona.edu ). http://www.vitasearch.com/get-clp-summary/35811
- Reference: Efficacy and mechanism of action of turmeric supplements in the treatment of experimental arthritis, Funk JL, Frye JB, et al, Arthritis Rheum, 2006; 54(11): 3452-64. (Address: University of Arizona, Tucson, USA. E-mail: jfunk@u.arizona.edu ). http://www.vitasearch.com/get-clp-summary/35950
- Supports Healthy Blood Sugar Levels (Please See Disclaimer)
- Reference: Curcuminoids and Sesquiterpenoids in Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Suppress an Increase in Blood Glucose Level in Type 2 Diabetic KK-Ay Mice. Nishiyama T, Mae T, et al, J Agric Food Chem., 2005; 28(5): 959-963. (Address: Functional Foods Development Division, and Life Science Research Laboratories, Life Science RD Center, Kaneka Corporation, Takasago, Hyogo 676-8688, Japan. E-Mail: Tatsumasa.Mae@kn.kaneka.co.jp ). http://www.vitasearch.com/get-clp-summary/35623
- Reference: Effect of curcumin on protein glycosylation, lipid peroxidation, and oxygen radical generation in human red blood cells exposed to high glucose levels, Jain SK, Rains J, Jones, K, Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 2006; 41(1): 92-96. (Address: Department of Pediatrics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA). http://www.vitasearch.com/get-clp-summary/35446
- Supports Healthy Vision (Please See Disclaimer)
- Reference: Curcumin and turmeric delay streptozotocin-induced diabetic cataract in rats, Suryanarayana P, Saraswat M, et al, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2005; 46(6): 2092-2099. (Address: Reddy GB (reprint author) E-Mail: geereddy@yahoo.com). http://www.vitasearch.com/get-clp-summary/34559
- Supports Healthy Brain and Cognitive Function (Please See Disclaimer)
- Reference: Curcumin, the active principle of turmeric (curcuma longa), ameliorates diabetic nephropathy in rats, Sharma S, Kulkarni SK, Chopra K, Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol, 2006; 33(10): 940-5. (Address: Pharmacology Division, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India). http://www.vitasearch.com/get-clp-summary/35743
- Supports Antioxidation (Please See Disclaimer)
- Reference: Antioxidative Effects of Turmeric, Rosemary and Capsicum Extracts on Membrane Phospholipid Peroxidation and Liver Lipid Metabolism in Mice, Asai A, Nakagawa K, Miyazawa T, Biosci Biotechnol Biochem, 1999;63(12):2118-2122. http://www.vitasearch.com/get-clp-summary/24697
- Supports a Healthy Immune System (Please See Disclaimer)
- Reference: Curcumin: the story so far, Sharma RA, Gescher AJ, et al, Eur J Cancer, 2005; 41(13): 1955-68. (Address: Cancer Biomarkers and Prevention Group, Department of Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine, University of Leicester, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester LE2 7LX, UK. ras20@le.ac.uk ). http://www.vitasearch.com/get-clp-summary/34780
- Reference: The chemopreventive polyphenol curcumin prevents hematogenous breast cancer metastases in immunodeficient mice, Bachmeier B, Nerlich A, et al, Cell Physiol Biochem, 2007; 19(1-4): 137-52. (Address: Dep't of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Surgical Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany. E-mail: bachmeier@med.uni-muenchen.de ). http://www.vitasearch.com/get-clp-summary/36159
The forgoing statements concerning the above herb and its properties are provided for the purpose of education and information only. The herb itself has not been subjected to the testing required by the US Government and is not clinically proven to cure or treat a disease of any kind.
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