Turmeric, long turmeric, turmeric, yellow root, (curcuma longa). ID: 623-49

Turmeric is cooked

Used to color mainly pilaf and risotto, instead of / or saffron supplements (thus reducing costs and aromatic effect).

To paint mixtures of white minced meat (chicken and turkey) with it.

To enhance the color and flavor of vegetable and legume soups, lemonade or mustard dishes or fricassee.

In "Chinese" fries with chicken, pork, seafood, vegetables.

To give an oriental, sweet touch to tomato sauces for meat, meatballs (type giouvarlaki or soutzoukaki) and seafood (type saganaki).

Turmeric therapeutically

It is widely used to treat digestive and liver problems, but modern research has found that it also has antioxidant properties and lowers blood cholesterol levels.

Reduces the oxidation of cholesterol, thus reducing plaque accumulation and clot formation, helping to maintain heart health in the long run.

Help prevent cancer.

Improves liver function as it protects against toxic substances.

Contributes to good digestion.

Reduces the inflammation and consequently the pain but also the aggravation that people with arthritis feel in their joints.

Reduces and relieves the symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Helps treat metabolic syndrome. Improves brain function.

In order to achieve better absorption of turmeric by our body, it is recommended to combine curcumin with black pepper, it will clean free radicals, thus reducing oxidative stress.

Decoction : For digestive problems such as nausea, gastritis, heartburn, indigestion and liver and bile problems.

Tincture : To lower blood cholesterol levels, for period pains.

Powder : In water juice or milk for arthritis or eczema.

Ointment : For athlete's foot, psoriasis or dermatitis.

Action : Anti-flatulence, cholagogue, antioxidant, choleretic, detoxifying, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, hypolipidemic.

Basic Ingredients : volatile oil, curcumin, cellulose, vitamins, minerals, bitter elements.

How to use : Decoction, tincture, powder or dissolved in water, juice or milk, ointment and food.