Is it ok to have Turmeric twice a day, everyday?!
Question: hi, i have read in many places that turmeric and milk are very good for people with asthma. i have a history of asthma and i have felt that turmeric and milk helps me but is it ok to have turmeric with milk twice a day, everyday? are there any harmfull effects of turmeric when had like this everyday? i have heard people telling that it is carcinogenic and must not be used in excess. is it true? or is it ok to take turmeric and milk everyday of your life. and also can anyone tell me what is the safe amount of turmeric that can be mixed with milk to have i twice a day.
Answers: hi, i have read in many places that turmeric and milk are very good for people with asthma. i have a history of asthma and i have felt that turmeric and milk helps me but is it ok to have turmeric with milk twice a day, everyday? are there any harmfull effects of turmeric when had like this everyday? i have heard people telling that it is carcinogenic and must not be used in excess. is it true? or is it ok to take turmeric and milk everyday of your life. and also can anyone tell me what is the safe amount of turmeric that can be mixed with milk to have i twice a day.
Medicinal Properties
Action
Alterative, antheimintic, antibacterial, antibiotic, aromatic, carminative, stimulant, tonic, vulnerary
Uses
anemia
atherosclerosis
bursitis
Chron's Disease
diabetes
edema
hemorrhoids
hepatitis
hysteria
indigestion
inflammation
inflammatory bowel syndrome
jaundice
psoriasis
Rheumatoid arthritis
skin disorders
urinary diseases
wound and bruise healing
In India, turmeric is used for the treatment of anorexia, liver disorders, cough, diabetic wounds, rheumatism, and sinusitis. It is currently being evaluated for its anticarcinogenic and antimutagenic properties.
Wound Treatment: Sprinkle a bit of turmeric on cuts and scrapes after they have been thoroughly washed. The turmeric, with its antibacterial action, will prevent the bacterial wound infections.
Digestive Aid: Turmeric helps stimulate the flow of bile, which helps digest fats.
Intestinal Parasites: Turmeric fights protozoans in laboratory tests, supporting its traditional use in treating dysentery.
Liver Protection: Curcumin has a protective effect on liver tissue exposed to liver damaging drugs. It had been traditionally used for liver ailments. Consuming alcohol regularly or using the pain killer acetaminophen (Tylenol) tends to increase the risk for liver damage; turmeric may help in minimizing this damage to some extent.
Arthritis: Turmeric's anti-inflammatory action help relieve wound inflammation and in treating arthritis.
Heart Protection: Studies have shown that turmeric may help reduce cholesterol. It is also shown to prevent the internal blood clots that trigger heart attack and some strokes.
Others: Recent studies show promising results on the use of turmeric to treat cancer. It is believed to inhibit the growth of lymphoma tumor cells. Another study has shown that turmeric helps prevent tumor development in animals.
Safety:
Turmeric is extremely safe. It has been used in large quantities as a food with no adverse reactions. However, persons with symptoms from gallstones should avoid turmeric.
Turmeric's potential anti-clotting effect might cause problems for those with clotting disorders. Unusually large amount of turmeric consumption may result in stomach upset.
Do not take turmeric if you are pregnant, or if you are suffering from acute jaundice or hepatitis.
FDA lists turmeric as a herb that is normally considered safe.
try this site for info
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/turme...
Of course it is fine, nobody in India ever dropped dead from turmeric poisoning.