Description :
Turmeric is a perennial that grows natively in India and Southeast Asia but can be grown indoors. It is a flowering plant of the ginger family that requires a lot of water and temperatures between 68 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit, The root can be cleaned, dried, and ground into powder. In Ayurvedic medicine, it was used for liver stimulation in the role of regulating and balancing hormones to decrease symptoms of PMS or Diabetes. They Believed It stimulated bile flow, and helped to dissolve gall stones. Mixing Black Pepper with ground turmeric was thought to substantially increase the bio-availability of turmeric so that you don’t need as large a dose.
History and Folklore:
Turmeric, the Golden Spice, has been used as a culinary spice for thousands of years in India. It is common in Indian dishes and Ayurvedic medicine. It has been mentioned in Sanskrit medical writings. It was used historically for gallstones and for inflammation. It was often combined with frankincense for arthritis pain.
Cultivation and Harvest:
Harvest the tuberous root in the fall when the leaves and stem start to turn brown and dry.
Precautions:
Do not take during pregnancy. Do not take if nursing. Do not use in cases of bile duct obstruction or blood clotting disorders..
Traditional Herbal Actions:
Anti-inflammatory, Antacid, Anti-Ulcer, Antilithic, cholagogues
Other Names:
Partridge Berry (Partridgeberry), Squaw Berry, Two-eyed Berry, Running Fox, and Noon Kie Oo Nah Yeah (Mohawk Indian name)
Tincture Ingredients: Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
*These statements have not been verified by the FDA and is only referenced here as a fun fact and/or for historical commentary, is not to be used as medical advice in any way. Consult your doctor before ingesting any herbal product.
None of these items or statements are approved by FDA. Consult your physician before taking any supplement. Do not take herbs or tinctures during pregnancy without consulting your healthcare provider. This product is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. All information here is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
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