Modern medical research is only just discovering the powerful healing and health promoting properties of turmeric. Turmeric is a yellow spice of the ginger family. It is native to Tropical South Asia and is commonly used in Indian cuisine most notably in curries.
The active component which is responsible for all of its medicinal properties is called curcumin. Recent studies have proven what the Indians have known for centuries, that is it shows it can inhibit cancer and tumor cells, it is antibacterial, antiseptic and it is a powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory.
There is now strong evidence to show that curcumin can kill melanoma and prostate cancer cells, it can slow the spread of breast cancer, reduce joint inflammation, help asthma along with several other conditions including lung disease, colon cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes, psoriasis and bowel disorders.
It's anti inflammatory properties cannot be disputed. It is arguably the most powerful anti inflammatory that we know of. Personally I have been drinking turmeric tea now for a few years to help control my asthma. It is also very reassuring to know that there are so many other conditions or diseases that I am helping to avoid.
Curcumin supplements have gained popularity in recent years, however some studies have suggested side effects with such high concentrations of curcumin so I would not advise supplementing curcumin. Instead use organic ground turmeric spice in cooking and in tea regularly. You only need about half a teaspoon to derive the benefits. If you don't drink tea, its has been said that mixing turmeric in warm milk can be an effective treatment for asthma as well.
Either way it makes a lot of sense to me with all of the evidence that we have available, to include this spice along with a variety of other spices into your daily diet. Not only for asthma management but for general health, well-being and to combat against cancer.
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