Leonie Quigley
Herb of the Week
Tumeric – Scientific Name (curcuma longa)
Parts Used: rhizome (underground stem)
Main Actions: Anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation)
Anti-platelet (inhibits thrombi/blood clots)
Anti-oxidant (protects against oxidation and free radicals)
Hypolipidaemic (reduces lipids/cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood)
Choleretic (increases production of bile by the liver aiding digestion)
Some therapeutic uses:
· Reducing pain and inflammation in osteo and rheumatoid arthritis
· to enhance detoxification by the liver
· as a protective against Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular diseases
· in reducing symptoms of peptic ulcers.
Warnings:
Caution if taking anti-platelets or anti-coagulants (blood thinners)
