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Sunday, November 22, 2020

Using Turmeric Leaves

Turmeric leaves’ total production is 30–40 tons per 10 ton of the root because of the plant’s massive volume and surface area, which makes turmeric leaves a plentiful resource.

Several studies have reported that turmeric roots possess multiple pharmacological properties such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, antibacterial and anticoagulant, and anti-diabetic based on its free-radical-scavenging activity

The activities of turmeric also include antiseptic, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, radioprotective, and digestive activities.  

The rhizome extracts showed high inhibition over bacterial activity of E.coli, S.pyrogens, B.subtilis and C.albicans. 

Turmeric leaf extract has functional effects such as skin immunity, anti-inflammation, and antioxidant activities.

Run out of turmeric? No problem. The extract of dried turmeric leaves soaked in water can serve the same purpose. It will impart the same golden yellow hue you expect from the powder.

Due to the strong anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin, turmeric leaves could prove to be a boon for those suffering osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

A clinical trial, in which 600-mg turmeric root was administered five times daily to patients with peptic ulcer disease, reported ulcer resolution at 4 weeks and 12 weeks in 48% and 76% of patients, respectively. The same study also demonstrated that turmeric markedly improves symptoms of dyspepsia in 1 to 2 weeks.

Turmeric volatile oil is effective against disorders of the respiratory tract. The volatile oil is active in removing sputum, relieving cough, and preventing asthma. Thus, turmeric volatile oil may be an efficacious drug in the treatment of respiratory diseases. 

This oil acts as a repellent against both day- and night-biting mosquitoes.

In a phase I clinical study on the safety and tolerance of turmeric oil use, the oil was administered orally to healthy volunteers for 3 months. No side effects of turmeric oil intake were observed in 3 months on body weight, blood pressure, and hematological, renal, or hepatic toxicity 

How to Make Turmeric Oil from Fresh Turmeric is at this link.

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