Turmeric Root Extract
Turmeric root has been prized and valued as a medicinal herb for more than 4000 years. Top quality tumeric extracts are standardized for curcumin, which is the main health providing component (active ingredient) of turmeric. Turmeric is a perennial plant of the ginger family.
Turmeric is used as a spice in many Indian and Asian recipes. The tumeric is used as a curry in cooking these recipes.
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Turmeric Plant and Roots
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Turmeric Extract - curcumin has a number of reported health benefits.
These health benefits consist of the following:
Turmeric is recognized as a powerful antioxidant helping to protect the body from harmful free radicals, which can damage DNA and telomeres.
Turmeric and its active ingredient curcumin provide anti-inflammatory benefits. Thus those people suffering from problems like arthritis, joint pain or inflammatory bowels may benefit from tumeric (curcumin).
Cardiovascular Health - Turmeric root extract may be very beneficial to heart and cardiovascular health. Helping to prevent plaque build up in arteries and even reducing LDL (bad) cholesterol. It may also potentially prevent blood clots. It can also help improve circulation.
Digestive Health - Turmeric root extract may help treat heartburn and ulcers. It also may help with the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Immune System Health - Turmeric may possess both antiviral and antibacterial properties. Turmeric also appears to help to protect the liver from toxins such as alcohol.
Other Health benefits of Turmeric - As stated on the emedtv.com website turmeric can be beneficial whem applied topically for conditions such as ringworm; eczema; pain; inflammation; or bruising and infections,
Safety of Turmeric - Being used as a spice in many cooking recipes obviously turmeric is generally consider to be safe, however the following type of people should avoid taking turmeric:
- Pregnant and nursing mothers.
- Anyone with a bleeding disorder
- Anyone with gallstones or gall bladder disease.
- If you are taking certain antiplatelet or anticoagulant medications consult your doctor.