Discover how turmeric can help support healthy digestion
Turmeric root and powder Turmeric is an orange-coloured spice that is part of the ginger family. It is imported from India and has been used in Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian cooking for thousands of years. Turmeric is actually a root, but you’ll probably be more familiar with it in its powdered form. It’s in its powdered form that you will have most likely have added Turmeric to your curry to give it a deep orange colour and distinctive flavour.
Beyond an ingredient in a curry, Turmeric is an amazing spice that contains many beneficial health properties.
Anti-inflammatory action
This orange root has been used in both Chinese and Indian medicine as a powerful anti-inflammatory. Turmeric contains curcumin which is thought to be the primary pharmacological agent. Some studies have shown it to be more potent than standard anti-inflammatory drugs but with none of the potential side effects. Turmeric can also help maintain a healthy bowel and digestive function. In some countries it is used as a treatment for an upset stomach.
Eradicating toxins in the body
Turmeric is also thought to help with lowering cholesterol. Its anti-oxidant properties assist the liver function to eradicate toxins from your body.
Supplementation
There’s no doubting that turmeric is a versatile herb that you can incorporate into your diet, that is not only delicious, but will likely make you healthier too. And if you’re not too keen on eating a curry a day, Thisilyn Turmeric Xtra contains Turmeric dry root extract and Artichoke dry leaf extract in a convenient one a day tablet.
Did you know…
Turmeric has also been claimed to assist with maintaining memory and in particular fighting against the onset of Alzheimer’s disease – a disease that is curiously found little in India when compared to western countries.
