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Curcumin from turmeric has been shown in recent animal research to dramatically help cases of Cystic Fibrosis by helping a defective protein do its job correctly. While it is not yet approved as a treatment for cystic fibrosis in humans, we are glad to be offering several forms of high quality (fumigant free, medical grade) turmeric for researchers and individuals to use in studies, home cooking, or home compounding of complementary therapies. Please note that we are not providing dosage or treatment information, and recommend interested patients to work with thier healthcare providers to design and monitor any experimental regimens with turmeric or other substances. This spice can be used in cooking or making teas, as is traditional in both India and China. Following is some traditional information about how this herb is viewed in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Pinyin Name: Jiang Huang
Category: Quicken Blood, Transform Stasis
Latin Name: turmeric
Common Name/Translation: Ginger Yellow
Flavor(s): acrid, bitter
Meridian(s) Entered: Spleen, Liver (Stomach)
Formulas: Traditional Functions and Notes:
1. Move Qi, Break Blood
2. Promote Menstruation, Relieve Pain
3. Dispel Wind For Wind Damp Bi
This extract is sold in a 100 gm sealed bottle. It is the type used by licensed practitioners of Chinese Medicine to make special formulas for patients. 1 bottle contains a potent powder which is the result of extracting the water-soluble compounds from over 1 pound (500 gm to be precise) of turmeric and spray drying it in controlled, clean conditions to make an easily absorbable, fine powder for making instant teas or capsules. This bottle comes with a 1 gram spoon, which can be used to dose out the powder. A typical dose is 1-2 grams, 3 times a day. |
