Curcumin
Curcumin is a staple of Indian cuisine and medicine. It should also be a staple in your herbal closet as an overall health tonic for supporting improved liver, gallbladder and digestive functions. Women in India are often praised for their beautiful skin, and they, in turn, praise Curcumin as the reason for it. Curcumin is a warming herb that helps to stimulate circulation and support cardiac health. Try it for the relief of aches and pains of sore joints, arthritis and rheumatism. More importantly, Curcumin is now the subject of many university, hospital and research studies that show great promise in the treatment of malignant diseases, including those involving prostate, colon, esophagus, pancreas and breast.
Beneficial Uses:
Curcumin (sometimes called ) is considered vital therapy for the liver. In ancient Ayurvedic medicine, the herb was a key therapy for good liver health, and in traditional Chinese medicine, Curcumin is still used regularly to treat liver and gallbladder problems. Today's research claims that this warming herb protects liver cells, and is beneficial for treating liver disease and may even reverse liver damage caused by very excessive iron consumption and alcohol. Curcumin is known to increase bile production and boost the production of Enzymes that digest sugar and fat and may thereby inhibit cholesterol from crystallizing into gallstones. Turmeric
Because Curcumin boosts the production of enzymes that digest sugar and fat, it is said to cut fat from the blood and may be helpful in weight loss regimens. Indian healers have used Turmeric for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine in weight loss regimens.
For good digestion , Curcumin has a long and venerable history as a warming herb that helps to stimulate the digestive tract and improve digestion. Its mild aromatic properties have been used for thousands of years to stop stomach irritation when taken at proper dosages. The exact mechanism is not entirely understood, but modern research confirms that the herb does protect gastric mucosa, helping to ease indigestion and other digestive problems. It is known to reduce intestinal gas formation and acts as a fine carminative, helping to expel intestinal gas. This warming herb is also thought to stimulate the appetite and is sometimes used to help those fighting anorexia.
Curcumin is considered a potent non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory that has been very beneficial for the relief of the temporary discomforts caused by rheumatism and arthritis. Certain chemical constituents in Curcumin apparently deactivate immune cells that may cause inflammation without harming other parts of the immune system that are essential in fighting infection. It is said to curtail inflammation in both osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis and reduce swelling in recent bruises, wounds and insect bites.