Turmeric - Which is the best absorbed?

Another posting from Yuckygut on this issue
Before I started with Haldi, I was very sensitive to what I ate, and if I made the wrong choice I paid for it dearly. But now I can eat whatever I want without any problem, I still have to use common sense, and moderation is the rule for me as well. But for me without a doubt the drinks are what have made a difference. Again, I believe a big part of my disease state is related to inflammation, and it seems Haldi helps decrease this and promote my own probiotic bacteria (at least that is my own theory). And my life without meds, prednisone and colozal, has allowed me to live again without being in misery. As for juicing, I do not do it personally, but it sounds like a good idea, maybe some of the other members on the board can comment about that.



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yuckygut
diagnosed 1998
now off colozal and prednisone
drink 1 Haldi daily

my 2 cents worth..

I've posted this before. A year or 2 ago I was in the middle of a bad flare. I took 3 Lamberts tumeric tablets with my asacol one day and the next day I went to the toilet only once or twice and had formed stools and no blood. This was like a miracle at the time is was 6-12 months since I had 'normal' bm's. Previously I had 6-8 Bm's a day with D and blood and urgency.

Sadly the effects seem to have worn off and like many things which seem to help they loose their effectiveness. Now I'm going into a flare again I'm wondering if I should take a different type?

Thanks PSA U r a great help! Yay! even i hve started Psyllium husk

I tried the Haldi drink some time ago. After getting a free sample from the company I contacted a local Whole Foods store and asked them to stock it, as some Whole Foods stores in other area were already carrying it.

It tastes fine but didn't help me with the UC. Also, I think you could make something similar at home with turmeric powder instead of spending the extra money on the drink.

Hi Freaky
You have bought the right stuff. The size varies upon the quality. The good one is not too hard to chew. You won't get sick eating it. One develops the taste in a day or two. Why don't you do one thing, mix a little sugar initially or may be some lime juice (if your stomach does not react to lime). It does give a tingling tounge for a minute or two, but later on it feels good. Anyway, if you feel that you are not liking the taste then have it as a medicine - medicines may be bitter but they do cure. What do you say.
I will check, if I can click a picture of the turmeric lying in my deep freezer. Actually, in India the season has just started for fresh turmeric. Please don't worry it would not cause any harm. You will note the benefits within a week of its intake.
Good health and good luck to you. To all my friends out there, Haldi drink is something else. I believe it is made using grinded turmeric (powder) and not fresh turmeric and I presume there would be some preservatives too so the benefits are much lesser in packed haldi drink. Instead of that one can try turmeric powder in hot milk. We use that for all kinds of pains, including internal injuries.

Should you need any assistance, please feel free to get back. Do you want me to courier fresh turmeric to you, though I very much doubt if it would be permitted by concerned authorities in your country.

sara, my bleeding started to go away after a week, but it took almost a month before I felt confident enough to wean myself

off my steroids.

psa, to grow your own turmeric in a pot, do you need to fertilize it?  And are some varieties better than others??

Just a note, I wish curry sat better with me, but I think some of the other spices are too hard on my stomach

so I just stay away from it

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yuckygut

saposs said...
Hey! Check this! i found this picture of haldi root on Flickr! check the site url i have posted below...

dnt worry about the tingling of tongue, it happened with me as well. In the beginning i was taking a lot of time eating just one piece... that gave me more tingling & didn't feel good. - now i peel- put the whole thing in my mouth -chew fast and gulp the chewed turmeric with a glass of water -this gives less tingling (remember- to chew well!! ) First day even i didnt feel too good - i was getting lot of turmeric burpppps!! Do not start eating too much in one go- the turmeric i have r smaller- so i had one 1st day, two on 2nd say and increased further today. PSA has given detail in above post of the quantity we should take in a day.

 

Hi Saposs

Just one piece of advice. Don't gulp down the turmeric with water because then you are diluting it too fast and it does not get enough time to stay in your system through insulating the GI tract and colon. The healing would be slower if you gulp it because it would go down the system without applying the juice or mixing with bile juices. Our main aim is that it applies a coating on the walls/bleeding soars/ulcers/mucous lining, but water prevents this.

I am sorry that I am suggesting you to something harsh. But you will realise its benefits.

Hi Saposs

Well at times I used to have flare ups when I went for blood tests or had too much stress because of profession or personal reasons. In so far as your query is concerned, the answer is YES. Turmeric gets into the whole system and goes down to the Colon. You must have read that Turmeric is very good and lots of tests have shown that it may be useful for treatment of colon cancer. The problem with other oral medicines is that none of them is able to reach the lower portion of the colon, but Turmeric reaches those levels. You try Turmeric orally for a couple of days. I am sure it would help. Take turmeric empty stomach in the morning and try not to eat anything for at least half an hour so that it reaches /travels down to the GI tract. Please keep me posted. In case it does not help then we will consider having Turmeric Enema (diluting/dissolving fresh turmeric paste in water and after sieving the same taking as enema). I had tried Pyllium Husk enema/poppy seed enema. But I am sure turmeric enema should help without any side effects. Can you believe I use another very strong natural antiseptic i.e, Neem leaves in boiled water for all skin irritations/bum irritation/anal soreness. Let me find the English/Medical name of Neem tree. It is a blood purifier. It is a little bitter in taste but normally we chew it in the morning. Infact in India still in villages people do not use tooth brush or paste. They clean their teeth with Neem twig as the neem juice gets into system and is very good for their gums/intestines etc.

Neem tree has quite a few curative properties; it has been widely used in traditional system of medicine for centuries now. Each part of neem is used in medicines and thus commercially exploitable. Neem has been evaluated for safety and efficacy and after numerous research by leading organizations and companies, it has been considered as a universal cure for diseases.

It is a revered tree in India with close to 150 compounds been obtained from different parts of the tree. It is also considered to be a natural source for a medicines and industrial products. Neem (Azadirachta indica)

Properties of Neem Compounds

Anti-inflammatory
Antiarthritic
Antipyretic
Hypoglycaemic
Spermicidal
Antifungal
Antibacterial
Diuretic
Antimalarial
Antitumour
Parts of Neem and Diseases they Cure:
Neem Bark : acts as an analgesic and can cure fever.
Neem Flower : Used to cure intestinal problems.
Neem Leaf : Raw leaf and leaf extract can be used for body weight problems, skin problems and ulcers, gastrointestinal problems.
Neem Twig : Can be used to cure common cold and cough, asthma and bronchitis, urinary track disorders, diabetes and blood pressure.
Neem Seed : Can be used to cure leprosy and other gastrointestinal problems.

Various studies and researches have been conducted on the safety and effficacy of different neem medicinal products.

Many herbalists recommend chewing the leaves, taking capsules of dried leaf, or drinking the bitter tea. The leaves cleanse the blood, help the gastrointestinal system (ulcers!), support the liver, and strengthen the immune system, to name just some of the most popular benefits.

Although the leaves of the neem tree have been used this way for thousands of years in India, I recommend you are careful when taking them internally. Neem is a very powerful herb. It's best to ask a qualified herbalist first, and to not take it internally over long periods.

I took my turmeric already. After i skinned it, it was about an inch and a half long and about 3/4 inch wide. I only ate that one. Jeez, tumeric is very strong. It's insane!!!HAHAHA... I'm gonna keep at it though. Didn't eat anything for about 40 mins. Then I had my green smoothie.... There excellent. Well, PSA and everyone else, thanks for the info and comments. I've been super busy and I am today also. I have to go. Everyone have a great day. Be back on later tonight. Got dinner at my GF grandparents house......



Thanks, Freak

What about curcumin or the helpful part of the turmeric? May have spelled it wrong.

VerM
Turmeric is a spice derived from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger family. Curcuminoids are polyphenolic compounds that give turmeric its yellow color; curcumin is the principal curcuminoid in turmeric.
The results of phase I clinical trials in colorectal cancer patients suggest that biologically active levels of curcumin can be achieved in the gastrointestinal tract through oral curcumin supplementation. Such trials provide support for further clinical evaluation in people at risk for gastrointestinal cancers. (More Information)

Turmeric is a spice derived from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, which is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). Rhizomes are horizontal underground stems that send out shoots as well as roots. The bright yellow color of turmeric comes mainly from fat-soluble, polyphenolic pigments known as curcuminoids (Figure 1). Curcumin, the principal curcuminoid found in turmeric, is generally considered its most active constituent (1). Other curcuminoids found in turmeric include demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin. In addition to its use as a spice and pigment, turmeric has been used in India for medicinal purposes for centuries. More recently, evidence that curcumin may have anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities has renewed scientific interest in its potential to prevent and treat disease.

Curry powder contains turmeric along with other spices, but the amount of curcumin in curry powders is variable and often relatively low (81).
In the United States, turmeric is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food additive by the FDA (82). Serious adverse effects have not been reported in humans taking high doses of curcumin. A dose escalation trial in 24 adults found that single oral dosages up to 12 g were safe

Hey everyone, it feels good to be back. I'm still continuing with the turmeric, but I feel awful today. Not really with my stomach, but my seb derm on my face looks bad today and i'm really tired. Who knows... It has to be the toxins coming through my skin, but why my face and hair.... It comes through my pores and hair follicles! Any advice???


Thanks

Hi Saposs
Don't worry you will see the benefit. You are not over-eating it. It is quite perfect. I don't think your tongue gets swollen. It may be just a feeling that it is numb because you have to develop the tastebuds.

Hi Freaky - for a rich glowing skin apply fresh turmeric paste on your face. It would cure your seb derm besides giving you a glowing skin. No need to bleach with other chemical products. In India all girls are using Haldi peel or paste for face and hands. As I said earlier, just on the morning of marriage there is a special ceremony/ritual of Turmeric, when it is applied to bride and groom for glowing skin and ofcourse to hide black heads.
Keep me posted about your health and outcome.