Turmeric is a traditional medicine spanning some 2,500 years.
It has been renowned for its anti-inflammatory qualities and, as such, is a natural benefit for those with Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The TV Show – Today Tonight – featured Turmeric as one of the Super Foods essential for good health.
Turmeric contains Curcumin which is its most active constituent.
The rate of curcumin is appox 4-5 percent.
The best benefit comes from having turmeric and curcumin combined (rather than curcumin by itself) together with piper nigrum (black pepper).
The black pepper helps the turmeric to be absorbed into the body much more efficiently.
In China Turmeric is used for depression,
It is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent so is useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
Speeds up wound healing and assists in the remodeling of damaged skin.
