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Indian Turmeric
Rhizome (Curcumin longa)
Actions:
Cholagogue, hepatic, stomachic, carminative, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial.
Common Uses: Turmeric
is an essential flavoring ingredient in many Indian and
other ethnic cuisines, it provides the yellow color of many
curry dishes and helps to render the food more digestible.
Studies on Turmeric have shown that the herb possesses cholagogue-type
substances which increase the secretions of bile. Most prominent
among these substances is curcumin. Curcumin possesses liver
protective activity, detoxifying dangerous carcinogens,
stimulating the gall-bladder and acting as a free-radical
scavenger. It has also been suggested that Turmeric lowers
blood cholesterol, helps with weight loss and inhibits platelet
aggregation. Turmeric has long been used in folk medicine.
10 to 20 drops taken with meals.
Suggested
retail:
2oz with dropper - $16
4oz with dropper - $29
8oz w/o dropper - $54
Formulas containing
this herb:
Milk Thistle / Schizandra Plus
Slim-Tonic Plus
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