Heres a little info along with a recipe..Turmeric The turmeric plant comes from Southern Asia. It is related to the ginger plant and can grow up to 6 feet in length. Turmeric is used extensively in Asia in the cuisine and is also recognized there for its medicinal properties. It can also be used for natural food and textile coloring. The Chinese have used it for centuries as an anti-inflammatory agent. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. This is the component that gives the root its yellow color. In addition to treating colds, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine believe that turmeric can treat many different conditions such as: •arthritis •bruises •chest pain •colic •digestive issues •flatulence •jaundice •menstrual problems •toothache •nausea Its anti-inflammatory properties make turmeric a great immunity booster to prevent or lessen the effects of the common cold. Turmeric can help to relieve the inflammation in the nasal passages making it easier to breathe. One important tip to remember is that the active ingredient curcumin is not water soluble. To increase its bioavailability, it is important to take it with some sort of fat or oil. Here is a homemade remedy to treat colds: Cold Buster •1 tsp ginger powder •1 tsp turmeric •pinch of black pepper •1 tsp of melted ghee or coconut oil •1/2 tsp honey Mix all of the ingredients together and take with some warm water. While you can take turmeric in pill form*, my favorite way to incorporate these super foods and spices is into foods. I did a recent post about Butter Paneer Masala that includes turmeric as one of the ingredients. Indian cuisine uses turmeric as a spice in countless dishes. Western medical researchers are now looking into the benefits of turmeric. They are conducting studies to see if it can be used to treat tumors and arthritis. *If you are pregnant, nursing or taking medications, make sure you discuss with your physician any intention to supplement with turmeric in case it might contraindicated.
Posted on: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 20:02:42 +0000
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