Guest guest Posted September 28, 2003 Report Share Posted September 28, 2003 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 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 ....................................................... Message: 2 Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 12:26:42 -0700 (PDT) From: Suzanne <suziesgoats@...> Subject: Re: Tumeric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 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 =================================================== 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ --------- 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 --------------------------------- _________________________________________________________________ Overwhelmed by debt? Find out how to ‘Dig Yourself Out of Debt’ from MSN Money. http://special.msn.com/money/0407debt.armx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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