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Search " tumeric " in the archives for a list of the great health benefits of

this spice. Tumeric is prevalent in mustard.

on 9/28/2003 10:40 AM, paultheo2000 at paultheo2000@... wrote:

> Turmeric is a great spice as well... makes for great curry soup. I

> still have dozens of spices for which I can't find a use for, however.

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Wow!

Thank you so much for the info! I love tumeric and like to add it to various

veggie dishes. Following is a recipe that I concocted this year but have

only tried once so far... I call it " Golden Soup " . I think it would be a

good soup to have in the fall and winter seasons, especially.

Wash the butternut squash and cut it into sections, steam it for about 15

minutes in the wok/steamer. Then place the cooled, steamed, and de-skinned

squash parts into a vegetable broth (about 10 and one half ounces). Add a

pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper, a pinch of cumin, a pinch of curry

powder, and a pinch of tumeric to the broth and squash mix and let it all

simmer for about five-ten minutes. Put the mix into the blender, added 1

good-sized tablespoon of margarine and blend it for several seconds. The

result is a hearty, savory puree/soup...about 4 to 6 servings. Again, I

think this recipe is better suited for the cooler months...but we eat some

kind of soup around here throughout the year.

Regards,

Holly

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Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 12:26:42 -0700 (PDT)

From: Suzanne <suziesgoats@...>

Subject: Re: Tumeric

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Here is an addition to your input on tumeric Suzi.

Pam

Turmeric is from the ginger family. Used as a blood purifier and cancer

fighter. Here are 3 links. Malinda http://www.hashmi.com/turmeric.html

http://drs./S=2766679/K=Turmeric/v=2/TID=E001_31/SID=e/l=WS1/R=3/H=0/*-\

http://community.healthgate.com/GetContent.asp?siteid=iHerb & docid=/tnp/pg000920

http://drs./S=2766679/K=Turmeric/v=2/TID=E001_31/SID=e/l=WS1/R=8/H=0/*-\

http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/t/turmer30.html

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Turmeric has antioxidant activity, and also has strong anti-inflammatory

properties. It comes from the root of Curcuma longa, a leafy plant of the

ginger family that grows in India. The root has tough brown skin and bright

orange flesh. It has been used as a food flavor in curries, an ingredient in

medicines and cosmetics, and as a natural colorant. Turmeric provides a

number of health benefits, used in Asia to treat stomach and liver ailments.

The curcumin in Turmeric inhibits prostaglandin production and stimulates

the creation of cortisol, which relieves inflammation. In a 1991 study,

arthritis sufferers who recieved curcumin showed a significant drop in pain

and disability. Studies have also shown that turmeric reduces precancerous

lesions and colon cancers. It can inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells,

and has a potential as an anticancer agent. Dietary curcumin, from turmeric,

significantly suppressed the colon tumor volume in test animals by about 57%

(Cancer Res, 55 (2);259-66 Jan 15 1995) ******Note..I have been plagued by

small benign tumors for the past 40 years, and have had them surgically

removed on many occasions, and I am a 14 year cancer surviver. I have been

taking turmeric for a few months now, for its anti-cancer properties, and

the tumors are actually shrinking! In one case, one has completely

dissappeared! ****** Turmeric is anti-viral as well. In March of 1993,

researchers published a study that indicated curcurmin from turmeric as an

ally in the treatment against HIV2. Turmeric may also slow down the

progression of Alzheimer's. Rates of Alzheimers is bvery low among the

elderly population in India...less than 1%, where turmeric is consumed on a

daily basis. Turmeric has been used as a spice in Indian cooking for

centuries. Turmeric stimulates the flow of bile, and helps digest fats. It

has strong liver protective properties.If you are at risk of liver damage

from pharmaceutical drugs, (including acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin,

alcohol, or environmental toxins, using turmeric may offer a degree of

protection. Turmeric is a GRAF (generally recognized as safe). Side effects

are rare. You can purchase turmeric in the spice section of your grocery

store, (which has probably been irradiated), at a health food store, or

purchase online. I

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Tumeric or curcumin has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of

inflammation and has very effective antioxidants as well.

Doctors are now using tumeric " curcumin " for inflammatory conditions:

arthritis,

osteoarthritis, acute infections. Also for health conditions caused by free

radical damage: cardiovascular problems, arterial damage, heart disease, and

others. Tumeric is also used in the treatment of certain cancers.

Many studies have shown the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer

powers of curcuminoids in the herb tumeric. In a double-blind test, people

with

rheumatoid arthritis who received curcumin benefited equally to people who

took

the drug phyenylbutazone (popular prescription drug which can have side

effects). In another study, 10 people received 500 mg of curcumin every day

for

a week had a measurable lowering of free radicals in their body. Still other

medical studies have shown that curcumin with its curcuminoids can block the

growth of cancer cells. Tumeric / curcumin has been used in Ayurvedic

medicine

for centuries.

Uses of Tumeric:

arthritis, osteo-arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

high cholesterol

digestive problems

liver protection

heart disease

obesity

People who should avoid taking Tumeric:

people with childbearing / fertility problems

people taking anti-coagulant medication

people with blood clotting problems

Tumeric is also known as: Curcumin, Curcuma longa, Indian saffron,

Saffron,

Curcuminoids

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a kitchen spice with anti-inflammatory,

antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, anti-mutagen, anticancer and

detoxifying properties. Although Turmeric is a member of the ginger family,

the

spice ginger does not have anti-coagulation benefits.

Summary

Dramatic drop in high Fibrinogen levels seen within a month.

Fibrinogen is a protein that plays a key role in blood clotting. Fibrinogen

is

a sticky, fibrous coagulant in the blood that appears to significantly

increase

the risk of experiencing one of the leading causes of death and disability -

stroke.

Analysis of the large-scale EUROSTROKE project (J Epidemiol Community Health

2002;56(Suppl I):i14-i18) showed that " fibrinogen is a powerful predictor of

stroke " - including fatal and nonfatal strokes, first time strokes, and

hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes. Dividing the population into four groups

(quartiles) based on their fibrinogen levels, researchers estimated that the

risk of stroke increased by nearly 50% for each ascending quartile.

Individuals

whose fibrinogen levels were in the highest quartile were almost seven times

more likely to suffer a hemorrhagic stroke, and more than twice as likely to

die

from a stroke.

Benefits:

Reduces fibrinogen levels (normalizer

antioxidant

antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, and

antimicrobial properties

antiviral activity, decrease high cholesterol levels

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