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Turmeric  Curcuma longa,  

Curcuma, Curcuma aromatica, Curcumae longa,  Curcumin, Curcumine, Curcuminoid,  Halada, Haldi, Haridra, Indian Saffron, Nisha, Pian Jiang Huang, Racine de Curcuma, Rajani, Safran Bourbon, Safran de Batallita, Safran des Indes, Turmeric Root, Yu Jin.

“a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native to southwest India.

The use of turmeric dates back nearly 4000 years to the Vedic culture in India, where it was used as a culinary spice and had some religious significance. It probably reached China by 700 ad, East Africa by 800 ad, West Africa by 1200 ad, and Jamaica in the eighteenth century. In 1280, Marco Polo described this spice, marveling at a vegetable that exhibited qualities so similar to that of saffron. According to Sanskrit medical treatises and Ayurvedic and Unani systems, turmeric has a long history of medicinal use in South Asia. Susruta’s Ayurvedic Compendium, dating back to 250 bc, recommends an ointment containing turmeric to relieve the effects of poisoned food.

It is one of the key ingredients in many Asian dishes. Indian traditional medicine, called Siddha, has recommended turmeric for medicine. 

Turmeric is one of the key ingredients in many Asian dishes, imparting a mustard-like, earthy aroma and pungent, slightly bitter flavor to foods. It is used mostly in savory dishes, but also is used in some sweet dishes, such as the cake sfouf. In India, turmeric leaf is used to prepare special sweet dishes, patoleo, by layering rice flour and coconut-jaggery mixture on the leaf, then closing and steaming it in a special utensil (chondrõ). Most turmeric is used in the form of rhizome powder to impart a golden yellow color .

The turmeric milk drink known as haldi doodh (haldi means turmeric in Hindi) is a South Asian recipe. Sold in the US and UK, the drink known as “golden mylk” uses nondairy milk and sweetener, and sometimes black pepper after the traditional recipe (which may also use ghee). *  first picture.

Nutritional analysis showed that 100 g of turmeric contains 390 kcal, 10 g total fat, 3 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0.2 g calcium, 0.26 g phosphorous, 10 mg sodium, 2500 mg potassium, 47.5 mg iron, 0.9 mg thiamine, 0.19 mg riboflavin, 4.8 mg niacin, 50 mg ascorbic acid, 69.9 g total carbohydrates, 21 g dietary fiber, 3 g sugars, and 8 g protein . Turmeric is also a good source of the ω-3 fatty acid and α-linolenic acid (2.5%;  * link NBK92752/

Hc = Human cells   Hs= Human study

Curcumin has the best absorbability compared to standard curcumin in a combination of hydrophilic carrier (conjugated) with tumeric oil, piperine, or glucuronic acid, sulfate, glycine/glycerol and cellulosic derivatives  (HPMC ) and natural antioxidants  (CHC) and or Micelles  PMC3918227/ Hs ,  PMC4536942/ (explains in depth) , PMC2792534/ Hs ,PMC6032333/

Standard curcumin levels usually peak at 1 to 2 h after curcumin intake and gradually declines  within 12 h. depending on dosage and formulation, conjugated curcumin declines slower. Turmeric (the regular stuff) doesn't reach the brains and is excreted quite quickly *see research link /PMC3535097/

Potent anti-inflammatory  *see research link  19579007/ Hc , PMC6316569/ Hc , 

Shows promise for various other diseases.. PMC5429333/ , 10495621 Hs , 19748054 Hs (One test case Déjérine-Sottas  ) ,  29806132 Hs β-thalassemia, Bronchial asthma  mild to moderate PMC4190737/ Hs

Antioxidant  * see research link  19900435 , 27213821 acne Hs

Contains curcuminoids: curcumin (diferuloylmethane; the primary constituent and the one responsible for its vibrant yellow color), demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin *see research link 19594223, 26528921

Best combined with boswellic acid for osteoarthritis symptoms  *see research link PMC5761198/ Hs , PMC5414457/

Curcumin restores type II collagen and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) and decreases and prevents cartilage breakdown *see research link PMC5761198/ Hs, /19836480/, /16320828

Can be combined with antidepressants  “ fluoxetine, venlafaxine, or bupropion “ for add-on results (excerpt from research:”  combination of subthreshold dose of curcumin and various antidepressant drugs resulted in synergistic increase in serotonin (5-HT) levels as compared to their effect per se. “)  *see research link /18766332

Anti-migraine if nano- curcumin is combined with omega 3  (excerpt from research:” supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids plus curcumin led to reductions of both attack frequency and ICAM-1 serum level in patients “) *see research link 29237386 Hs , 28478481

Moderate painkilling properties  compared to paracetamol and effect takes longer , after 2 hrs (excerpt from research:“ The analgesic effect of Meriva 2 g lasted 4 hours, and a second dose was then necessary in some cases (after 6–8 hours for headache, 8 hours for neuropathic pain, and 12 hours for neuralgia and pain from osteoarthritis).  “ )*see research link PMC3596124/ Hs

Reduces H. pylori and restores stomach damage done by H. pylori  *see research link PMC3731878/ , 19204190/

Could help alleviate sciatica *see research link PMC5521990/

Anticancer  against various cancer types (excerpt from research:” The inhibitory effect was highly noticeable in tongue tumors. “)*see research link 29368356  Hc, 11712783 Hs, PMC3176971/  Hs & Hc , /19737963 Hs

Suppresses the gen involved in prostrate inflammation when combined with soy isoflavones  *see research link 20503397  Hs

Reduces bad cells  in patients with oral submucous fibrosis  *see research link  /9215873 Hs                        

Could induce repigmentation in patients with vitiligo in combination with UVB therapy  *see research link  20961233 Hs

Reduces psoriasis   *see research link  other link

Reduces  LDL and increases HDL in minimal dosage and high dosage *see research link 19151449 Hs

Boosts DHA in the brain * see research link PMC4754352/

Improves our brains outer layer even while aging  *see research link PMC5514855/

Curcumin has antidepressant properties in persons with major depression  *see research link 29327213 Hs

Could prevent diabetes  *see research link  22773702 Hs

Caution :

Curcumin is a potent  mineral chelator and reduces iron absorption and/or iron overload, switch high dosed fat-soluble curcumin supplements every other day , or two days* see research PMC3953957/ Hs  

Do not take when using bloodthinning medication, curcumin acts also as an anticoagulant. * see /22531131

Do not take when having gallbladder problems.

Do not take as a supplement when pregnant *see webmd

Might cause contact allergy in some persons

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Boswellia serrata 

Shallaki,  Arbre à Encens, Arbre à Oliban Indien, Boswella, Boswellia, Boswellia serrata, Boswellie, Boswellin, Boswellin Serrata Resin, Encens Indien, Franquincienso, Gajabhakshya, Indian Olibanum, Oliban Indien, Resina Boswelliae, Ru Xiang,

“is a plant that produces Indian frankincense. It is also known as Indian oli-banum, Salai guggul, and Sallaki in Sanskrit. The plant is native to much of India and the Punjab region that extends into Pakistan.

The resin of Boswellia species has been used as incense in religious and cultural ceremonies and in medicines since time immemorial. Boswellia serrata (Salai/Salai guggul), is a moderate to large sized branching tree of family Burseraceae (Genus Boswellia), grows in dry mountainous regions of India, Northern Africa and Middle East. Oleo gum-resin is tapped from the incision made on the trunk of the tree and is then stored in specially made bamboo basket for removal of oil content and getting the resin solidified. 

After processing, the gum-resin is then graded according to its flavour, colour, shape and size. In India, the States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are the main source of Boswellia serrata. Regionally, it is also known by different names. The oleo gum-resins contain 30-60% resin, 5-10% essential oils, which are soluble in the organic solvents, and the rest is made up of polysaccharides. *22457547

Extracts of Boswellia serrata have been clinically studied for osteoarthritis and joint function, with the research showing trends of benefit (slight improvement) in pain and function, warranting further investigation. Positive effects of Boswellia in some chronic inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, bronchial asthma, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease have been reported. It has been used in Indian traditional medicine for diabetes.

Gum-resin extracts of Boswellia serrata have been traditionally used in folk medicine for centuries to treat various chronic inflammatory diseases. The resinous part of Boswellia serrata possesses monoterpenes, diterpenes, triterpenes, tetracyclic triterpenic acids and four major pentacyclic triterpenic acids i.e. β-boswellic acid, acetyl-β-boswellic acid, 11-keto-β-boswellic acid and acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid, responsible for inhibition of pro-inflammatory enzymes.

Out of these four boswellic acids, acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid is the most potent inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase, an enzyme responsible for inflammation.”

Hs= Human study  Hc= Human cells

Analgesic  properties (excerpt from research: “The mean pain tolerance force and time were significantly increased from baseline at 1 hr, 2 hrs and 3 hrs of drug  “)  *see research link PMC4175880/ Hs

Potent anti-inflammatory *see research link  17321470   Hc , PMC5133128/  Hs,  20487208 , 17321470, 0125375

Contains boswellic acid, not in the steam or hydro distilled frankincense essential oil form,  see wiki * see research link  22457547

Safe for topical use, however it could be an irritant  *see research link 18304763

Cancer suppressant and adjuvant against pancreatic cancer & liver cancer (excerpt from research:”  In addition, AKBA inhibited the metastasis of the PaCa to spleen, liver, and lung “) *see research link PMC3204996/    Hc  , PMC4142179/ , PMC4142179/

Improves skin texture, reduces damage from UVA & UVB rays (excerpt from research:” an increase of elasticity, a decrease of sebum excretion “)*see research link 19918712,  /29157812 , /20136919 Hs

Improves erythematous eczema and psoriasis, redness and itch  *see research link PMC4235203/  Hs

Reduces pain in combination with Curcumin in patients with Osteoarthritis (excerpt from research:” The time required to ascend and descend a flight of stairs significantly decreased by week 12  “)   *see research link PMC5761198/   Hs 

Reduces knee-arthritis , works better combined with MSM compaired to Glucosamine sulfate  *see research link 26684635  Hs , PMC5806735/ Hs , 18667054/ Hs

Could improve Crohn’s Disease symptoms , and IBD *see research link 11215357/  Hs, .0125375 (Plos link)

Safely used by type2 diabetics on medications to reduce LDL  *always consult your physician/GP  * see research from PMC3929136/ Hs

Could help with recovery of ankle sprains  *see research link 29131239 Hs

Could improve sciatic nerve damage *see research link  PMC5900512/

Antimicrobial against Propionibacterium acnes, Candida Albicans, Trichophyton spp. which can cause toenail infection & Malassezia which causes dandruff * see research link 27730658

Could reduce cluster headaches *see research link PMC3620238/ Hs

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