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Manal:
Any idea if the curcumin stains the skin with yellow colour or not?  I mean if it is drunk daily (though i  don't know if it will taste good or not)

manal

Narendra:
Manal,

It is one of the most used spice when cooking foood in India. Lots of research has shown that it is helpful in medicines too in the vedic medical system and used as an antiseptic. People who don't have medical services around, use the termeric paste when they cut or burn for this very purpose. Elders in India, who get cold use the turmeric powder in the milk and give it to the person who is feeling signs of cough or cold.

Below, is a link which shows it's use for cosmetic purpose in India. In marriages, the paste is used on the body to give it a glow.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turmeric

--- Quote ---Turmeric is currently used in the formulation of some sunscreens. Turmeric paste is used by some Indian women to keep them free of superfluous hair. Turmeric paste is applied to bride and groom before marriage in some places of India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, where it is believed turmeric gives glow to skin and keeps some harmful bacteria away from the body
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Manal:
Thanks Narendra for such an informative reply.

Based on the indian expierence, how it should be made as a drink? Should we boil it in water like tea or we just stir it in cold water and put some sugar.

I read that too much of it or long term usage causes stomach pains. so is there a suggested dose meaning, is it enough one cup for a child daily??????????

One very good thing other than being antioxidant is that it leads to the contractions of gall stones. It is also anti inflamantory, antiviral, helps in cold and cough, lowers sugar in blood, lower pressure, blood clot preventation, protects the liver

manal

Narendra:
When I have had cold, my wife gives the turmeric to me with half a tea spoon of turmeric powder in warm milk. i think other members who might be able to give more ideas should share their experience with turmeric.

Andy Battaglia:
You can find turmeric recipes easily online. It is a spice that is easily incorporated into many dishes. Here are some links to recipe sites.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/search/Turmeric/results.do?fnSearchType=recipe

http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blturmeric.htm

http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Herbs-and-Spices/Spices/More-Spices/Turmeric/Top.aspx

http://recipes.epicurean.com/asc_results.jsp?ingredients=Turmeric

http://fooddownunder.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=turmeric

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