Turmeric Extract
Be aware that Turmeric can stain teeth, especially dentures.
ingredients: Turmeric Root and Ethyl Alcohol
Dose: Use 5-10 drops under the tongue 3-4 times a day as needed. See cautions at the bottom of description.
Turmeric has been part of traditional Indian, or Ayurvedic, medicine for centuries. Modern research supports its use to keep your body healthy and help you avoid illness.
Benefits include: anti-inflammatory
A study published in the August 2009 issue of the "Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine" found that subjects with knee arthritis who took turmeric extract for six weeks had relief of pain equal to that of subjects who took ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. A review published in the January 2009 issue of the "International Journal of Biochemistry and Cell Biology" summarized findings on curcumin from turmeric and concluded that it has strong potential as a treatment for many different inflammatory diseases.
Turmeric Extract might also help protect your body from cancer by acting as a strong antioxidant that helps the body rid itself of free radicals. Laboratory research such as that published in the June 2008 issue of "Experimental Molecular Pathology" suggests that curcumin from turmeric also causes cultured cancer cells to die via a process called apoptosis, another way it might help prevent cancer.
Curcumin found in turmeric tincture might also help prevent or relieve indigestion and generally improve the function of your liver.
. The supplement is generally considered safe and without side effects, but it might cause gastric upset when taken in large amounts. Don't combine turmeric extract with diabetes drugs or blood-thinning medications or with medicines that reduce stomach acid. Discuss turmeric tincture with your doctor to decide if it might be helpful for you.
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