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Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a golden-yellow root used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Its main active compound, curcumin, is responsible for most of its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and healing properties.
🌿 Medicinal Uses of Turmeric
🌿 Medicinal Uses of Turmeric
1. Anti-Inflammatory
One of the most powerful natural anti-inflammatories known.
Helps with arthritis (especially osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), joint pain, and general inflammation.
Works by inhibiting inflammatory molecules like COX-2 and cytokines.
2. Antioxidant Protection
Curcumin neutralizes free radicals and boosts the body’s own antioxidant enzymes, protecting cells from oxidative stress.
Supports anti-aging and chronic disease prevention.
3. Pain Relief
Used to relieve pain from injuries, chronic inflammation, and degenerative conditions.
Often combined with black pepper (piperine) to enhance absorption.
4. Digestive Support
Aids in stimulating bile production and improving fat digestion.
Useful for indigestion, bloating, gas, and sluggish digestion.
Traditionally used as a carminative and digestive bitter.
5. Liver Health and Detoxification
Protects liver cells and enhances liver detox enzyme activity.
Used in liver-cleansing protocols and for non-alcoholic fatty liver support.
6. Brain and Mood Support
May increase BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), which helps with cognition and mood.
Shown to have mild antidepressant effects in some studies.
7. Heart Health
Helps improve blood vessel function, reduce inflammation, and lower cholesterol levels.
May reduce risk of atherosclerosis and blood clots.
8. Immune System Support
Enhances immune response and modulates immune activity, making it helpful for autoimmune or chronic inflammatory conditions.
9. Skin Health
Used topically and internally for eczema, acne, psoriasis, and wound healing.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties make it helpful for skin infections and irritations.
💊 Forms and Dosage
💊 Forms and Dosage
Powder (dried root)
1–3 grams daily
Tincture
2–4 mL, up to 3x/day
Capsules (standardized curcumin)
400–600 mg curcumin, 2–3x/day
Golden milk / tea
½–1 tsp turmeric powder per cup
🔁 Always combine with black pepper or fat (e.g., coconut oil) to enhance absorption of curcumin.
⚠️ Precautions
⚠️ Precautions
May thin blood — caution if on anticoagulants.
Avoid in high doses during pregnancy (stimulates the uterus).
Can cause stomach upset in sensitive individuals.
May interact with diabetes or blood pressure medications.
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