Traditionally, the rhizome (root) of turmeric has been used to treat gastrointestinal upset, and arthritic pain. Laboratory and animal research has demonstrated anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties of turmeric and its constituent curcumin. The use of turmeric has also been investigated in the management of dyspepsia (heartburn) and hyperlipidemia (high
cholesterol).
The recommendation is to take tea; 500 mg steeped in a cup of boiling water for 15 minutes taken twice daily.
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April 19th, 2009 at 1:22 am
can turmeric helps to prevent gout? what about no.2 diabetes. i have been drinking dried ampalaya fruits and also leaves but its bitterness can not tolerate its taste. what about the capsules. thank you. much appreciated.
From Dr. Aligui:
Gout cannot be prevented by turmeric. Diet and adequate amounts of water can help reduce the chances of severe uric acid deposits in gout. Turmeric can help reduce the inflammation in gout and osteoarthritis. When you use diet as a practice to reduce gout, find out by trial and error what foods can aggravate your gout and make a personal list of those food. These foods are to be avoided. If you are referring to Ampalay plus, then you can benefit from the health value of Ampalaya, Banaba and Luyang dilaw without the bitterness.
May 25th, 2009 at 1:44 am
I dont have turmeric powder at home, but i have those rhizome i bought from a supermarket. How can i prepare tea out of this rhizome. I just usually boil this in water then drink it. Is it correct? and how much should i boil for making a glass of tea? Thank you very much. More power
From Dr. Aligui: Make your own turmeric powder. Clean, peel and grate rhizome using an ordinary cheese grater. Heat an ordinary wok or a native “kawali” and fry the grated turmeric for a few seconds, let it dry completely and you have turmeric powder. Do not use teflon coated wok. Now you can prepare your own tea. Just put half a teaspoon in a cup of hot water and drink as you would take ordinary tea.
July 13th, 2009 at 2:27 am
gud day doc i am a grade 6 student i would like to ask if the luyang dilaw is a good herbal mouthwash? because i am having an investigatory project and the subject is our very own…….and i use also your website for my other science project
From Dr. Aligui: No. Better to use guava leaves extract or decoction. Another one is tsaang gubat.
July 22nd, 2009 at 7:09 am
good day doc! just want to ask if how can we use turmeric ginger for acne use.do we use it to wash face daily or what? thanks in advance.
From Dr. Aligui: Usually as tea or salabat taken daily. Luyan dilaw can reduce inflammation of pimples or acne.
August 13th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
What if I just boil the rhizomes (to make tea) and not make it into powder? Wouldn’t it be as effective? Is curcumin from turmeric effective against breast cancer?
August 13th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Is curcumin from turmeric effective against breast cancer?
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From Doc Emil: Turmeric has been reported to help breast cancer survivors. It has also been reported that turmeric can be a potential herbal Medicine against breast cancer. See this report from the MD Anderson Clinic: http://www2.mdanderson.org/depts/oncolog/articles/07/9-sep/9-07-2.html
September 3rd, 2010 at 10:59 am
gud day doc
i have a symptom like this *You’ve been diagnosed with an ulcer and begin experiencing symptoms of anemia, such as dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and a pale complexion; your ulcer may be bleeding.
*You have symptoms of an ulcer and develop severe back pain; your ulcer may be perforating the stomach wall.
*You have symptoms of an ulcer and vomit blood or material that looks like coffee grounds, or you pass dark red, bloody, or black stools, or stools that resemble currant jelly; you may be bleeding internally.
*You have an ulcer and become cold and clammy, and feel faint or actually do faint; you could be in shock from massive blood loss.
and im afraid kaba may cancer ako … ano po ang aking kailangan gawin … salamt po ..
September 5th, 2010 at 7:33 am
gup pm dr! i just want to ask if i could use the ready made turmeric powder bought from supermarket as tea? thanks!