Turmeric

What are the characteristics of Turmeric?

Native to India, turmeric is a tropical plant accustomed to rich osls, cultivated for a very long time in India and Asia.

It is a perennial herbaceous plant with its underground rhizome from which emerge large elongated leaves and large spikes of young-pink flowers surrounded by bracts.

The covered rhizome, suber gray-brown, is orange-yellow and gives off a strong aromatic odor when broken.

Cucuma comes from the Arabic name korkom , Ibn al Baytar (3rd century) reports that it dries up ulcers, sharpens eyesight and destroys scabies.

In India, it is used as an anti-inflammatory and against skin diseases, especially scabies. Topical turmeric paste treats eye infections, burns, wounds and bites.

It is one of the main ingredients of curry, a mixture of spices bringing aromas and preservative power to food. Indians consume 2 to 3g daily.

In the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, it is indicated to eliminate blood stasis, promote the circulation of qi (energy), stimulate menstruation and relieve pain. It is also called Indian saffron.

Curcumin based food supplements offer a concentrated turmeric formulation. The unique ingredient is a great ally to help the body fight against the inconveniences that can occur with age .

Turmeric capsules are for all persons:

• Inflammatory disorders
• Digestive disorders
• Chronic fatigue
• Fragile immunity

Latin name : Curcuma longa L.

Botanical family : Zingiberaceae

Producing organ : The secondary rhizome, containing at least 3% curcumin and 4% essential oil (WHO monograph)

Usual formulations :

• Piperine in pepper increases the absorption and bioavailability of curcumin , they are synergistic in preventing senescence
• Inclusion of piperine in formulations containing curcumin is strongly recommended to inhibit glucuronidation of curcumin
• Mix a teaspoonful of turmeric powder with one to two tablespoons of olive oil, grind a drop of black pepper, to consume during the day on a food (pasta, rice, vegetables, or even in a salad)
• The ginger-turmeric mixture also seems synergistic, Ayurvedic medicine has used since ancient times a combination of black pepper ( Piper nigrum L. ), long pepper ( Piper longum L. ) and ginger ( Zingiber officinale Rosc. ) To improve the effectiveness. some remedies

Turmeric is an exceptional plant with many virtues:

• Anti-inflammatory : its consumption is recommended for people who suffer from pain, rheumatism, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, etc. It is also very useful for treating inflammation of the respiratory or urinary tract.
• Antioxidant : neutralizes the effects of free radicals, which oxidize and age our cells.
• Digestive : turmeric acts as a digestive tonic; it improves the digestive process and fights heartburn, ulcers, gastritis, etc.
• Protects the liver and gallbladder , it helps prevent gallstone formation, and can prevent and relieve liver disease such as cirrhosis or jaundice.
• Antidepressant : Several studies have shown that turmeric works as a useful natural antidepressant during times of stress.
• Antimicrobial and antiseptic .
• Reduces fat storage

Precautions for use :

• Contraindicated in cases of obstruction of the bile ducts, infra-centimetric gallstones, biliary or hepatic diseases
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice.
• Not recommended in case of obstruction of the bile ducts and presence of gallstones.
• Risks of numerous drug interactions, ask your pharmacist for advice (inhibition of CYP3A, CYP2C9, UGT, SULT)
• Caution in case of gastric or duodenal ulcer
• Avoid association with anticoagulants, inhibition of platelet aggregation by modulating the biosynthesis of eicosanoids ( curcumin ), mainly pure curcumin products , interaction with warfarin (Coumadin)
• Combinations not recommended with certain chemotherapies (risk of partial inhibition of efficacy during treatments: Camptothecin (Campto®), doxorubicin (Adriamycin®), mechlorethamine and cyclophosphamide (Endoxan®), vincristine (Oncovin®)
• Possible combination with certain chemotherapies (experimental elements of synergy of action / potentiation of efficacy: Gemcitabine (Gemzar®), paclitaxel (Taxol®), docetaxel (Taxotère®) oxaliplatin (Eloxatin®)

Main components of the plant :

• Saccharides and polysaccharides: 45 to 55% starch and arabino-galactans ( ukonans )
• Curcuminoids (yellow dyes): curcumin, desmethoxycurcumin, bidesmethoxycurcumin, dihydrocurcumin (major active ingredients)
• Essential oils containing phellandrene: zingiberene, beta-curcumene and delta-curcumene, turmerone (60%), alpha-ar-turmerone and beta-ar-turmerone, curlone, atlantones
• Lignans, phenolic acids

The rhizome is dispensed in pharmacies and in any trade. The plant is included in the list of medicinal plants of the French Pharmacopoeia. WHO and the European Pharmacopoeia have published rhizome control monographs.

Curcumin based food supplements offer a concentrated turmeric formulation. The unique ingredient is a great ally to help the body fight against the inconveniences that can occur with age .

Natural tip:

A good solution to obtain a daily intake of turmeric is to add it to your oil for example.

Recipe for an aromatic turmeric oil:

Ingredients:

• 500ml virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoon of organic turmeric powder
• 1 level teaspoon of fresh organic black pepper

Preparation:

1. Pour the oil into an airtight glass jar
2. Add the curucma powder + the pepper
3. Mix everything with a spatula
4. Close the jar and let it macerate for a week, remembering to shake the jar once a day
5. On the 8th day, filter the turmeric oil in an opaque glass bottle without stirring the turmeric and pepper deposit at the bottom.

It's ready!