Let's discover together what are the benefits of turmeric on health.
What is the composition of turmeric?
In summary, the composition of the turmeric is:- essential oils
- curcuminoids (mainly curcumin)
- starch
- vitamins
- fibers
- This, for 100 g:
- 291 Cal
- Protein: 9.6 g
- Lipids: 3.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44.4 g
- Fibers: 22.7 g
In detail, the main components of turmeric are:
- curcuminoids which give the yellow color and are the main active ingredients of the main spice: curcumin, desmethoxycurcumin, bidesmethoxycurcumin and dihydrocurcumin.
- quinoids
- sesquiterpenes: alpha and gamma alantones, bisabolen, bisacumol, bisacurone (with anti-inflammatory properties), caryophyllene (other anti-inflammatory), curcumene, curcumenone (with antioxidant properties)
- steroids: cholesterol, campesterol (with anti-inflammatory properties), stigmasterol
- monoterpenes: cineole, camphene, terpinene
- phenylpropanoids: caffeic acid, p-cumaric acid, 4-hydroxy cinnamoylmethane.
- lignans: iso-proccumenol, 4-hydroxy-cinnamoyl- (feruloxyl) methane
- benzenoids: curcumin and drifts, guaiacol.
- carbohydrates: ukonan A.
- alkaloids
- essential oils: turmerone (with antidepressant properties), dehydroturmerone, gingiberene (with antiulcer properties), atlantone, curcumenol, borneol, camphor, terpinene.
What are the benefits of turmeric for health?
We are going to separate the effects of turmeric into two categories, the effects recognized by Western science, and the effects not officially recognized by Western science, but used in foreign traditional medicines, such as Indian Ayurvedic medicine for example, where it is call the spice of long life.
Turmeric is a spice with many properties, preventive and curative, mainly used for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to prevent certain cancers and protect aging-related diseases
Uses recognized by Western medicine
* ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT
This is one of the main uses of turmeric in the West, but also in India and China: relieve pain related to inflammatory diseases (often rheumatism and other arthritis, but also lumbago or tendonitis), whether inflammation chronic or acute.
It is effective in relieving inflammation that affects most organs and tissues of the human body: digestive system, nervous system, skin, joints, muscles, tendons, etc.
Whether auto-inflammatory diseases, autoimmune systemic and localized, or inflammatory conditions of undetermined origin, regular consumption of turmeric can relieve symptoms and associated pain, by inhibiting an enzyme responsible for the synthesis of prostaglandins inflammatory.
Studies have shown that curcumin has an anti-inflammatory effect close to NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and cortisone, acting on pain, mediators of inflammation and morning joint stiffness, all without effects. unwanted side effects such as irritation of the digestive tract.
1200 mg of curcumin per day is as effective as phenylbutazone, a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. 2 g of turmeric a day for 6 weeks have effects comparable to 800 mg of ibuprofen per day.
Long-term consequences of turmeric consumption:
- reduction of the frequency of osteoarthritic attacks
- reduction of pain intensity
- Slowing down of the inflammation and destruction of the joint.
* INFLAMMATION OF THE SKIN, WOUNDS AND SCARS:
The healing, antibacterial, antiseptic, healing and soothing virtues of turmeric are demonstrated and approved by all. It is used as a paste to fight psoriasis, eczema or acne.
Check out our article on the benefits of turmeric on the skin.
Use to treat minor wounds, cuts, scrapes, acne and skin lesions. It also helps soothe redness.
More surprisingly, turmeric helps fight against the growth of hair, it is used elsewhere to prepare pasta and mask depilatories natural in India!
* STOMACH ACIDITIES
As a result of excess secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, the causes are many: meals too rich in meat, tobacco, alcohol, energy drinks, soft drinks, sodas, excess animal fat, etc.
Turmeric helps fight stomach acid and acid reflux, either through regular consumption in the kitchen, or at the moment of symptoms, thanks to an infusion of turmeric with a dash of lemon juice and honey
* DIARRHEA
Simple or viral diarrhea, due to stress, a cold snap, or other, we have all been confronted with this symptom of the most unpleasant.
Studies have shown that turmeric helps relieve diarrhea by stopping the destruction of cells in the intestinal wall. To heal, drink a turmeric infusion twice a day.
The antimicrobial properties of turmeric are also effective in cases of gastroenteritis.
* bloating
Among the troublesome intestinal problems, one finds the bloating that can be painful. This increase in the volume of air in the digestive tract is often due to large bites swallowed too quickly, or to an excess of soft drinks, etc.
Regular consumption of turmeric, in cooking or infusion can effectively fight against bloating.
* NAUSEA
Consuming turmeric, especially when it is combined with ginger, helps relieve nausea of all kinds: motion sickness, pregnant women, chronic nausea, etc.
Prepare an infusion of turmeric and add a piece of ginger, with a hint of honey to soothe the nausea.
* BAD INTESTINAL TRANSIT
Poor intestinal transit often causes stomach upset: dyspepsia, abdominal pain, tiredness, headache, feeling of bloating, loss of appetite, feeling of heaviness in the stomach and gall bladder after heavy meals, flatulence, etc.
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It seems to be mainly related to stress and anxiety. All of these symptoms can be greatly relieved by regular consumption of turmeric, which has a direct impact on sleep, which is why turmeric is found in the moon milk, the Indian drink that helps sleep.
The World Health Organization has recognized its positive action against digestive disorders.
* CONSTIPATION
Mainly related to our diet, constipation can also be psychological or emotional. Apart from general advice such as practicing physical activity, reducing fatty foods, increasing fiber intake or drinking more water a day, regular consumption of turmeric is an excellent prevention of constipation.
* IRRITABLE COLON SYNDROME AND INTESTINAL INFLAMMATORY DISEASES:
Irritable bowel syndrome affects mostly women, and turmeric helps relieve infusions for at least 8 weeks in parallel with a probiotic course.
Indeed, studies have shown that 140 mg of curcumin per day can reduce symptoms.
Curcumin at high dose, 1 g twice daily for 6 months, reduces the number of acute attacks of Chron's disease.
* GINGIVITY:
A study has shown that mouthwashes with turmeric are as effective as chlorhexidine in treating inflammation of the gums. It is widely used for all oral health, but also for whitening teeth.
Uses in traditional medicine, not categorically recognized in Western medicine:
* Cancer:
This is surely the most active area of research currently. Many researchers believe that the concentration of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories contained in curcumin prevent and may even cure cancer. Check out our article on turmeric to fight cancer to find out more.
Indeed, it has been noted that in countries where turmeric is highly consumed, particularly in South-East Asia, the concentration of cancers such as cancer of the colon, breast, stomach, liver, prostate or still lung, is much lower than elsewhere.
From a clinical point of view, research is still insufficient and data are still scarce.
Preventive effect:
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