In traditional Indian medicine, Kurkuma, (aka Curcuma, Kunyit or Turmeric) has been used for thousands of years as an antiseptic and pain reducing agent.

aka Kunyit, Yellow-root or Geelwortel.

Worldwide, the use of Turmeric is said to have healing properties for brain related diseases such as Alzheimer and Parkinson ( hardly found in India). The beneficial properties of Turmeric are also being investigated by Cancer Research Institutes.

KURKUMA KILLS CANCER CELLS

Kurkuma doodt kankercellen

It has been shown before that curcuma/kurkuma or turmeric is good for losing weight and it’s beneficial for your memory. Now it is supposed that curcuma also has the power to kill cancer cells.
Scientists of the Cork Cancer Research Center in Ireland have discovered that the Indian yellowroot is capable of breaking down cancer cells.
The team under the lead of Sharon McKenna found that cancer cells started to die 24 hours after they had come into contact with curcuma. Furthermore it was shown that cancer cells started to dissolve themselves after this.
Previous studies have shown that curcuma reduces the growth of fat cells, making you gain less weight. Other scientific research has shown that curcuma also protects against dementia as well.
All studies were laboratory studies. Further research needs to shown if curcuma has the same beneficial effects in humans. However, my personal experience with Kurkuma to treat skincancer are positive. A spot on my back, just between the shoulderblades, over 3 inches in diameter, allmost disappeared within 2 weeks after using the powder....( direct contact by rubbing it on the skin). Almost on a daily base I add kurkuma, cayenne and ginger to my meals for about a month now. My skin seems to be juveniled, little wraths on my hands are gone...

Curcuma, turmeric or Indian yellowroot is a much used spice in the Indian kitchen. It has a yellow color and a slightly bitter taste.

Turmeric is one of nature's most powerful healers. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye.
The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer's disease.

1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.

2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.

3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.

4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.

5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.

6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.

7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain. Likewise for Dementia. Improves memory.

8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.

9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.

10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.

11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.

12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.

13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.

14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.

16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.

17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.

18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.

19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.

20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.

21. When the body is poisoned by Cyanide, Lead or Cadmium it will be neutralized.

22. It induces Chemokines to migrate to inflamated spots.

23. Helps to prevent Thrombosis.

24. Prevents and kills Colon-cancer (Crohn).

25.Diabetes patients will benefit from the healing power of Kurkuma.

26. It a woundhealer, fight pimples, helps you with swellings and insect stings,

27. Leprosy,

28. Dropsy (click)

Studies have shown that turmeric has anti-tumor, anti-oxidant, anti-arthritic, anti-ischemic, and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition it may be effective in treating malaria, prevention of cervical cancer, and may interfere with the replication of the HIV virus.

Next to the yellow root there's a black variant:

Black Turmeric is a herb with bluish-black rhizome,
native to North-East and Central India. The leaves have a deep violet-red patch which runs through the length of the lamina. Usually, the upper side of the leaf is rough, velvety, but this character may vary. Flowering bracts are green with a ferruginous (iron) tinge. Flower petals may be deep pink or red in color. The rhizome is bitter, hot taste with pungent smell. Black Turmeric is used in Tantrik Sadhana. The dried leaves are used as a source for fuel. Northern tribes use Black Turmeric as a talisman to keep the evil spirits away.
Presently Black Turmeric is on the verge of extinction due to unfavorable climatic changes, deforestration, soil erosion and bio-piracy

It's benefits?

1. Hemorrhoids,

2. Leprosy,

3. Bronchitis,

4. Asthma,

5. Cancer,

6. HIV/Aids,

7. Epilepsy,

8. Fever,

9. Wounds,

10. Impotency,

11. Fertility,

12. Menstrual disorders,

13. Toothach,

14. Vomiting,

15. Piles,

When it's not available in your supermarket, check on a local Indian 'toko'.

Plant's info:

Black Turmeric

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In the kitchen:

You can buy it in almost any supermarket as pure Kurkuma powder or as a major colouring/flavouring ingredient in curry.

It's in mustard as well...(photo my kitchen)

... use it together with Pepper, ( makes it easier for the membranes of your intestines to absorb the nutricients ) so you score a higher rendement..!!!!
Just strew it in your soup, on dressings, sandwich or any food you like to flavour with this *****star medicinal herb...

Contraindications:

It could interact with medicine...!

Turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction. Though turmeric is often used by pregnant women, it is important to consult with a doctor before doing so as turmeric can be a uterine stimulant.

More info on the plant click here.

Ginger !!!!!!!!..click..!!!!!!!!!