Turmeric Multiple Healing Benefits

According to Winston and Maimes (2007) turmeric has a wide variety of healing properties such as:

*Turmeric is full of powerful anti-inflammatory components that are able to reduce the characteristic pain and swelling of arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis and tendonitis.

*Turmeric has anti-inflammatory benefits for gastrointestinal (GI) problems (irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, and ulcerative colitis)

*Potent antioxidants are present in turmeric. These help protect cells by neutralizing free radicals normally produced within our organism.

*Curcumin, present in turmeric, has anti-cancer properties. It is able to modify the activity of more than 250 oncogenes.

*Turmeric also have shown to help keep control of immune responses that characterize conditions such as allergies, asthma

*There are many research studies suggesting a variety of healing benefits (lowering cholesterol, atherosclerosis prevenion, liver protection, etc)

Now How are you going t o start incorpotaring turmeric into your life?

An easy way to start using turmeric is to use it as spice in food already you cook. Look at this spice mix you can easily prepare:

Turmeric rub (from eatingwell.com)

6 Tablespoons curry powder

3 Tablespoons coarse salt

4 teaspoons crushed red pepper

1 Tablespoon ground cumin

1 Tablespoon ground coriander

1 Tablespoon dried mint

2 teaspoons turmeric

2 teaspoons ground ginger

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to six months.

*Or look at this marinade for meat and chicken cooking: (from eatingwell.com)

2 teaspoons cumin seeds

1 teaspoon coriander seeds

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 Tablespoon paprika

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon turmeric

½ cup nonfat plain yogurt

2 Tablespoons lime juice

1 small onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger

1. Toast cumin, coriander and mustard seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, and grind to a fine powder. Add paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and turmeric.

2. Combine yogurt, lime juice, onions, garlic and ginger in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Add spices and pulse to combine.

It can be used as a sauce, condiment, marinade or rub.

Source:

David Winston and Steven Maimes (2007). Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief. Healing Arts Press; 1 edition