Turmeric
Overview
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) a member of the ginger family historically has been used as a culinary spice and to treat a variety of conditions for 4000 years. Turmeric root provides over 200 identified benificial nutrients and research indicates that turmeric may help fight infections, some cancers, reduce inflammation, treat digestive problems and preserve memory in people with Alzheimer's Disease. One bio-active nutrient Curcumin, a polyphenol, provides many of the health benefits of turmeric.
Parts Used
Root/rhizome
Health Benefits of Turmeric
Cardiovascular System
Turmeric may help to prevent and treat Atherosclerosis due to the Curcumin content of Turmeric. [1]
Turmeric may inhibit abnormal Blood Clotting by inhibiting Platelet Aggregation and by lowering elevated Fibrinogen levels. [2]
Cells
Turmeric may stimulate Apoptosis in some types of Cancer Cells due to the Curcumin content of Turmeric. [3]
Digestive System
Turmeric may stimulate the flow of Bile due to the active ingredients Curcumin and Tolymethylcarbinol. [4]
Turmeric may alleviate Cholecystitis. [5]
Turmeric may help to prevent Gallstones due to the active ingredient Curcumin stimulating the flow of bile and stimulating contractions of the Gallbladder. [6]
Turmeric may strengthen the Gastric Mucosa lining of the stomach wall.
Turmeric may help to prevent and treat Ulcers - Peptic: [7]
Turmeric may help to prevent and treat Ulcers - Duodenal. [8]
Turmeric may help to prevent and treat Ulcers - Gastric. [9]
Turmeric (2,000 mg per day) may alleviate Indigestion. [10]
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