| From the rhizomes (root) of this perennial plant | | | | promotion, invasion, angiogenesis (growth of new |
| found in India, come the highly valued turmeric | | | | tumor blood vessels), and metastasis (uncontrolled |
| health benefits. However, turmeric has other | | | | spread). |
| talents besides being used for medicine. Turmeric | | | | For example: |
| is a fairly new arrival to most Americans spice | | | | - Turmeric (curcumin) inhibited growth of tumors |
| racks, but it's been a mainstay flavoring spice of | | | | in the colon. |
| Indian curries for thousands of years. In addition | | | | - Turmeric (curcumin) helped stop the spread of |
| to its role as a flavoring spice, turmeric has a long | | | | breast cancer tumor cells to the lungs of mice. |
| history of use in India's Ayurvedic medicine. | | | | - Turmeric slowed the development of prostate |
| Indeed, its arrival here is good news because | | | | cancer on tumor cells in a lab dish. |
| studies with animals show that this herb has an | | | | Indeed, the evidence from laboratory data, |
| impressive array of medicinal uses. So, without | | | | meaning animal and laboratory studies suggests |
| further adieu, let's delve into turmeric health | | | | that turmeric (curcumin) has potential in the |
| benefits. | | | | treatment of various forms of cancer, including |
| First, it's important to note that turmeric's chief | | | | prostate, breast, skin, and colon. In addition, |
| constituent is known as curcumin. However, it also | | | | turmeric is touted as a cancer protective herb |
| contains volatile oils, which also harbors medicinal | | | | because antioxidants help prevent the cell damage |
| effects. | | | | that sets the stage for cancer. |
| That said, let's move on to this herbs health | | | | Turmeric health benefits may be of benefit to |
| benefits. | | | | heart disease prevention. According to the well |
| Turmeric has created a lot of excitement in the | | | | renowned tome "The Pill Book Guide to Natural |
| natural world of medicine. It's a potent antioxidant | | | | Medicines" written by Michael Murray N.D. who |
| and a powerhouse anti-inflammatory agent. | | | | states: |
| Antioxidants work by neutralizing free radicals, | | | | "Curcumin prevents LDL cholesterol from |
| which are highly unstable destructive oxygen | | | | becoming oxidized and damaging arteries. In |
| molecules that can damage cells if left unchecked. | | | | addition, it exerts other atherosclerosis-preventing |
| Put simply, antioxidants protect the body from | | | | effects, including lowering cholesterol levels, |
| the continuous onslaught of free radicals that | | | | preventing plaque formation, and inhibiting the |
| many experts believe are responsible for | | | | formation of clots by inhibiting platelet |
| premature aging and most diseases, including | | | | aggregation."(Page 608.) |
| cancer, heart disease, cataracts, and arthritis if | | | | But wait, there's more turmeric health benefits... |
| left unchecked. | | | | Turmeric's volatile oils is said to have external |
| If you suffer from arthritis, turmeric health | | | | anti-bacterial action. As such, it may help prevent |
| benefits may be of interest to you. Turmeric is | | | | bacterial wound infections. |
| prized for its ability to fight arthritis. Turmeric is | | | | The herb also stimulates the production of bile, |
| often found in arthritis supplements to help | | | | which helps digest fats. In addition, turmeric has |
| mitigate pain and inflammation. More specifically, | | | | shown in animal studies to have a protective |
| test-tube and laboratory studies have confirmed | | | | effect on the liver such as protecting the liver |
| turmeric exhibits anti-inflammatory and | | | | from many toxins. |
| anti-arthritic activity. In addition to arthritis, | | | | What about turmeric for fibroids? In this regard, |
| turmeric may be helpful for other inflammatory | | | | we located scant information that turmeric may |
| conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and | | | | be helpful for uterine fibroids. According to Phyllis |
| joint inflammation. | | | | A. Balch, CNC the author of Prescription for |
| Many people have specifically expressed an | | | | Nutritional Healing, turmeric may be helpful for |
| interest about turmeric for tumors. Turmeric is | | | | uterine fibroids because it's a powerful antioxidant |
| currently being researched for its effects on | | | | that supports the liver while promoting the |
| different types of cancerous tumors. In fact, | | | | elimination of toxins. |
| many laboratory studies have shown that | | | | Other possible turmeric health benefits or uses: |
| turmeric has anti-cancer activity. In animal studies, | | | | - May be helpful for indigestion and heartburn. |
| turmeric (curcumin) has been shown to prevent a | | | | - It is used for improved liver function. |
| number of cancers. According to our research, | | | | - May help prevent cataracts due to its |
| evidence suggests via laboratory data that | | | | antioxidant properties. |
| turmeric (curcumin) can inhibit tumor initiation, | | | | |