TurmericHealing Herbs Turmeric's Secret Though some foods cause us much worry, there are others that do the complete opposite. Many plants have medicinal properties and are commonly used in a lot of foods, though you wouldn't know it. This herb is a bright yellow powder (obtained from the tropical flowering shrub, Curcuma longa, which belongs to the ginger family) which is widely used in many popular foods and has recently become of interest in Western medicine, though its been used for centuries in Indian medicine. Many US studies over the past few years have demonstrated that curcumin, an active ingredient in this herb, has properties that could be used in the treatment of such diseases as cancer, cystic fibrosis and Alzheimer's. However, curcumin does not absorb well into the body, and seems to have been more effective (in animal studies) when injected, rather than when taken orally. In spite of this, it seems to absorb well into the colon lining, including into cancerous tissue in the lining, hence the hope that it could have anti-cancerous properties. Turmeric has also been demonstrated to have anti-inflammatory properties (it may help reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis), as well as being a powerful anti-oxidant. Though there is a lot of hope surrounding the medicinal properties of the herb, many more studies will have to be conducted before anything can be proven. In the Western world, turmeric has been more commonly used in food preparation as a colorant, introduced through Indian cuisine where it is used extensively (in fact, turmeric is known as Indian saffron, because it has all the same properties, but isn't true saffron). You can find turmeric in everything from dairy products, to cakes, cereals, sauces, soups, butter and even cheeses. Curcuma longa, the Benefits: • lowering cholesterol
• fight clotting • psoriasis • eczema • arthritic pain • liver tonic • jaundice • digestive acidity • reduce risk of stroke and heart attack Which part to use for turmeric herbal tea; The dried powder (1 tsp.) is used for making the brew. Making Herbal Tea; The standard way to make an infusion, unless otherwise specified, is to pour a cup of boiling water over the material to be infused, let it stand for 5 minutes, strain it, and drink it. * Fresh plant material. * When the recipe refers to fresh plant material to be used, a 1/4 c. fresh material is used, following the method above. * Dried material * When the recipe refers to using dried material, use 2 tsp. of material when making it. * Bark or seeds * Should the recipe call for bark or seeds to be used, use 2 tsp. of seeds or 1 Tbs. of bark. * Sweetening your infusion * You could sweeten your health drink with honey, and if you like, add a dash of fresh lemon juice to also enhance the taste. General warning when using herbal infusions; • Only use the herbal material if you are 100% sure that it really the herb in question. • If you are ill or have any health concerns, consult your health practitioner. • Do not continuously drink the same infusion. At maximum use for 10 days and then skip 5 days. • Only have one cup of herbal infusion per day, except during acute periods, such as when you have a cold or flu, you can then have it three times a day, but for a maximum of 4 days. • When you use herbal remedies, be aware that they can be extremely powerful, and should you have any side effects when taking these infusions, immediately stop using the herb and consult your health practitioner right away. For further information on this powerful herb, click the following link;
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