Posted on November 8, 2007 in Latest News
Since centuries Asian medicine has been using Turmeric for treating inflammatory disorders. And in western countries turmeric extract is being used in various dietary supplements. Turmeric is one of the most inexpensive spices used as a condiment as well as dye. Turmeric is considered to be originated in South East Asia
Recent research work conducted in the University of Arizona has shown that the extract of the Curcuminoid spice has therapeutic effect. According to the experts eating more of the spice will not be beneficial and a new drug should be developed from its extract.
Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric contains an important compound known as Curcuminoid. Earlier studies have shown that curcuminoid has the following properties:
- Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant properties
- Highly beneficial for liver health
- It is helpful in controlling the blood cholesterol levels
- It has tumor blocking properties
- It also acts as anti-cancerous agents
Turmeric extract curcumin is called as “miracle chemical” by the scientists. Curcumin blocks the inflammatory reaction of the joints and reverts the onset of rheumatoid arthritis in mice. Turmeric is also effective in controlling the bone loss and prevents the individual from osteoporosis.
Studies show that there is no relation between the consumption quantity and the lowered risks of arthritis and osteoporosis. Clinically excess consumption of turmeric will not affect the condition. But the research findings will be helpful in developing more effective medicine for treating rheumatoid arthritis.
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November 25th, 2007 at 6:11 pm
When I took one tea spoonful of turmeric powder alongwith a glass of hotmilk for a week while going to bed in the night, I found the receding swellingness around the knee due to the rheumatoid arthritis.
April 29th, 2009 at 4:47 am
Turmeric absolutely will help your arthritis.I have Osteoarthritis and I swear by it.Don’t believe that a drug made from turmeric will be better than actual turmeric…the drug companies want you to believe this so they get their cut and you get more symptoms/side effects tha only MORE of their drugs will “cure”,which is more money in their pockets.You can patent a DRUG and make people pay a fortune for it but you can’t patent an HERB which God will happily grow for you even in the poorest of soil for FREE!