The medicinal benefits of turmeric (Curcuma longa) What did I miss?#chronicain #chronicillness #inflammation #arthritis #anxietyrelief #metabolicsyndrome #athlete #gymtok #cholesterol #acne #psoriasis #alopecia #vitiligo #eczema #ibs #ibd #holistichealth #turmeric #curcumalonga #holistic #herbalism #digestion #immuneboost #cholesterol #parasites #drtiah #foryou | Dr. Tiah

Herbs are fantastic for our health, and turmeric (Curcuma sp.) is one with so much value that its worth growing wherever you may live. Though it is a tropical and subtropical plant, it can be grown in pots and a little goes a long way. It dies back in winter and comes back in summer. Turmeric is a primo anti-inflammatory and has tons of medicinal uses. To learn more about the powerful medicinal plants Geoff likes to use, follow our bio links. #discoverpermaculture #permaculture #medicinalherbs #

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) → Comparable to: Acetaminophen (pain & inflammation relief) Curcumin, turmeric’s active compound, shows anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties similar to NSAIDs and acetaminophen in mild to moderate pain. It also supports liver detox and boosts glutathione levels — rather than depleting them. Berberine → Comparable to: Metformin (blood sugar control) Found in plants like Goldenseal and Barberry, berberine activates AMPK — the same cellular pathway metformin uses — im