09.08.11

The Health Benefits Of Turmeric

Posted in Uncategorized at 9:25 PM by Natural Healing Herbs CS Blog

Turmeric is one of nature’s most powerful healers.  It has shown promise in treating cancer, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, psoriasis, melanoma, and many more health conditions.

The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye.

The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease.

Here are 20 reasons to add turmeric to your diet:

1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.

2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.

3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.

4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.

5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.

6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.

7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.

8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.

9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.

10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.

11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.

12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.

13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.

14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.

16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.

17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.

18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.

19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.

20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions. 

Published by Healthdiaries

Contraindications: Turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction. Though turmeric is often used by pregnant women, it is important to consult with a doctor before doing so as turmeric can be a uterine stimulant.

 

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Vegetarian Recipes Using Turmeric

     Ajloo Phujia By: CHRISTYJ 

“Spicy potatoes, tomatoes and onions”

 Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min
Serving Size:
4 – 6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped

Directions

  1. Lightly brown onion in oil in a medium size skillet.
  2. Stir in salt, cayenne, turmeric and cumin. Add potatoes and cook 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
  3. Add tomatoes, cover pan and cook until potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.

 

Marrakesh Vegetable Curry

By: NIBLETS

“A vegetable-full curry! Serve this curry over your favorite rice and you’re sure to have a tasty meal. If you have carrot-ginger juice available to you, try using it in place of the orange juice – either one is delicious”

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

Servings 

Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

 Ingredients
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium eggplant, cubed
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tablespoon sea salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1/4 cup blanched almonds
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 10 ounces spinach

Directions

  1. In a large Dutch oven place sweet potato, eggplant, peppers, carrots, onion, and three tablespoons oil. Saute over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan place 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, turmeric, curry powder, cinnamon, salt and pepper and saute over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  3. Pour garlic and spice mixture into the Dutch oven with vegetables in it. Add the garbanzo beans, almonds, zucchini, raisins, and orange juice. Simmer 20 minutes, covered.
  4. Add spinach to pot and cook for 5 more minutes. Serve!

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