The turmeric is a spice proceeding from the India. It is usually known for being a component of the Curry but it is one of the spices with more medicinal properties. For more than 4.000 years it has already being used in Asia like seasoning, coloring and with medicinal ends. The active component of the turmeric is the curcumina, which gives also to the Turmeric his peculiar yellowish color.

Properties and indications of the Turmeric

    It is very advisable to relieve the pain since it has a good anti-inflammatory power. The persons with arthritis find in the Turmeric a good ally since it calms the pain and favors the elimination of toxins.
Ideal in the struggle against the clots formation in the blood since it limits the aggregation plaquetaria improving this way the circulation and preparing the arterosclerosis.
    It favors the good functioning of the liver since it protects it from toxins, diminishes the cholesterol, helps to that the bile is more fluid and can collaborate, in some cases, in the struggle against the hepatitis.
It can reduce the glucose levels in the diabetics.
Very suitable in inflammations of the mouth (rinsings with the dust). In case of very sensitive gums we can brush them with a bit of dust.

The Turmeric can be a good ally in the struggle against the cancer since:   1. It favors the elimination of cancerous substances. 2. It helps to our body to produce anti-cancer substances as the Glutatione. 3. Also we have to add his big antirust power (in some studies one speaks that is even three hundred times more powerful than the vitamin E). 4. Also it might help us in the control of the growth of the tumors since it helps to control the different factors that favor his growth.
    In East it usually use also in cases of cold, flu, infections and diarrheas. The persons with asthma and with many bronchial mucus will benefit of his effect expectorant. In case of skin diseases as dermatitis, fungi and soriasis also it usually apply externally. Ideal in digestive problems (slow digestion, lacking in appetite, gases, excess or absence of gastric acids, etc.).

Precautions with the Turmeric

Side effects are not known but the persons who, looking for a therapeutic effect, take it to high doses should avoid to sunbathe during long periods since the Turmeric might increase our sensibility towards the solar beams. Also the persons with ulcer gastroduodenal should avoid it, especially, in big quantity.
As always, before the doubt, ask first your doctor or specialist.