Guest guest Report post Posted March 13, 2000 Turmeric is said to be one of the oldest natural, anti-inflammatory drugs used in Ayurvedic medicine. Several studies support its ability to alleviate arthritic symptoms. In one such study, the antirheumatic properties of curcuminoids (a constituent of turmeric) were tested in a double-blind trial of 49 patients who had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. When given at a dose of 1,200 mg/day for five to six weeks, significant improvement was observed in all or the participants. The results showed an overall improvement in morning stiffness and physical endurance.<br>------<br>Cayenne is a circulatory stimulant if you want to experiment with other herbs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 14, 2000 Hmm, well, less morning stiffness, less joint pain, more physical endurance ... all very appealing. Being bright yellow? An obvious risk if one takes vast quantities of turmeric, and not particularly appealing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 14, 2000 Turmeric is taken as a medicine in India eventhough it is used as a spice in curries. For burns, poisoning, phlegm etc it is used. For phlegm a pinch is boiled in milk and taken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
