Tumeric and Oil?

Question

My girlfriend met an Indian man who told her she should take Tumeric and oil 3 times a day. She didn't ask him why...Can you tell us?

Answer 1

In what context did the man give out this advice?

Turmeric is a must in all Indian cuisine because of its myriad medicinal properties.

I'll give you a few examples of what I use it for besides adding it to cooking.

Dabbed onto wounds it stops bleeding.

Added to milk with a tablespoon full of honey it helps to fight cough and cold.

In case of internal injuries(bumps on the head especially) a spoonful of turmeric with a bit of sugar(that's just to make it edible) prevents blood clots from forming.

i would suggest that you DO NOT take it if you don't know why the man suggested it because i have never heard or read about this concoction ever.

Some conditions where turmeric has proved to be useful are:

Digestive Disorders(stomach upset, gas, abdominal cramps): Curcumin, one of the active ingredients in turmeric, induces the flow of bile, which helps break down fats. In an animal study, extracts of turmeric root reduced secretion of acid from the stomach and protected against injuries such as inflammation along the stomach (gastritis) or intestinal walls and ulcers from certain medications, stress, or alcohol. Further studies are needed to know to what extent these protective effects apply to people as well.

Osteoarthritis
Because of its ability to reduce inflammation, turmeric may help relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis. A study of people using an Ayurvedic formula of herbs and minerals containing turmeric as well as Withinia somnifera (winter cherry), Boswellia serrata (Boswellia), and zinc significantly reduced pain and disability. While encouraging for the value of this Ayurvedic combination therapy to help with osteoarthritis, it is difficult to know how much of this success is from turmeric alone, one of the other individual herbs, or the combination of herbs working in tandem.

Atherosclerosis
Early studies suggest that turmeric may prove helpful in preventing the build up of atherosclerosis (blockage of arteries that can eventually cause a heart attack or stroke) in one of two ways. First, in animal studies an extract of turmeric lowered cholesterol levels and inhibited the oxidation of LDL ("bad") cholesterol. Oxidized LDL deposits in the walls of blood vessels and contributes to the formation of atherosclerotic plaque. Turmeric may also prevent platelet build up along the walls of an injured blood vessel. Platelets collecting at the site of a damaged blood vessel cause blood clots to form and blockage of the artery as well. Studies of the use of turmeric to prevent or treat heart disease in people would be interesting in terms of determining if these mechanisms discovered in animals apply to people at risk for this condition.

Cancer
There has been a substantial amount of research on turmeric's anti-cancer potential. Evidence from laboratory and animal studies suggests that curcumin has potential in the treatment of various forms of cancer, including prostate, breast, skin, and colon. Human studies will be necessary before it is known to what extent these results may apply to people.

Roundworms and Intestinal worms
Laboratory studies suggest that curcuminoids, the active components of turmeric, may reduce the destructive activity of parasites or roundworms.

Liver Disease
Animal studies provide evidence that turmeric can protect the liver from a number of damaging substances such as carbon tetrachloride and acetominophen (also called paracetamol, this medication, used commonly for headache and pain, can cause liver damage if taken in large quantities or in someone who drinks alcohol regularly.) Turmeric accomplishes this, in part, by helping to clear such toxins from the body and by protecting the liver from damage.

Bacterial Infection
Turmeric's volatile oil functions as an external antibiotic, preventing bacterial infection in wounds.

Wounds
In animal studies, turmeric applied to wounds hastens the healing process.

Mosquito Repellent
A mixture of the volatile oils of turmeric, citronella, and hairy basil, with the addition of vanillin (an extract of vanilla bean that is generally used for flavoring or perfumes), may be an alternative to D.E.E.T., one of the most common chemical repellents commercially available.

Eye Disorder
One study of 32 people with uveitis (inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye between the sclera [white outer coat of the eye] and the retina [the back of the eye]) suggests that curcumin may prove to be as effective as corticosteroids, the type of medication generally prescribed for this eye disorder. The uvea contains many of the blood vessels that nourish the eye. Inflammation of this area, therefore, can affect the cornea, the retina, the sclera, and other important parts of the eye. More research is needed to best understand whether curcumin may help treat this eye inflammation.

Answer 2

Ask your friend in response to what these two things were suggested to her.

Take care and consult someone professionally qualified suggesting consumption of these items based on some requirements. Turmeric has many good herbal values but its consumption just like that - thrice a day?! AND oil - which oil - In India we have plenty of variety of oils for consumption, each having its own merits and preferences by people.

Again, take professional advice before you start consuming anything on regular basis.

Answer 3

He must be refering to Indian food that he takes three times a day :-)

Traditional Indian food contains little amounts of Turmeric and oil in most of its preparations.

None in India takes oil and turmeric directly just like that.

Answer 4

a little a amount of turmeric is good for bones but please be careful if you take it three times a day its gonna be really bad, she can take it with milk thats good for bones too generally in India we take that in case some injuries and stuff but definately very very little amount say something a half tea spoon in 1 cup of milk but definately not 3 times a day.

Answer 5

that guy must have been a freak... just ask ur girlfriend to ignore what he said...