Turmeric belonging to the group gingers , Zingiberaceae . Turmeric is known in various regions with several local names , such as turmeric ( England ) , turmeric ( Netherlands ) , turmeric ( Indonesia and Malaysia ).
The Benefits of kunyit
1. Anti -Inflammatory ( inflammation )
Volatile oil content in turmeric has demonstrated anti - inflammatory activity which is significant in a variety of experimental models and research . Even more powerful than essential oils, this is due to yellow or orange pigment of turmeric , called curcumin . Curcumin is considered the primary pharmacological agent in turmeric . In many studies , the anti - inflammatory effects of curcumin have proven comparable drugs hydrocortisone and phenylbutazone as an anti - inflammatory like Motrin . Unlike the drugs , which are associated with significant toxic effects ( ulcer formation , decreased number of white blood cells , intestinal bleeding ) , curcumin produces no toxicity .
2. Rheumatoid Arthritis ( chronic joint inflammation )
Clinical studies have shown that curcumin in turmeric also exerts very powerful antioxidant effects . As an antioxidant , curcumin is able to neutralize free radicals, chemicals that can be in the body and cause damage to healthy cells and cell membranes . This is important in many diseases , one of which is arthritis , where free radicals are the cause painful joint inflammation and damage to the joint .
The content of turmeric to give the effect of antioxidant and anti - inflammatory explain why many people with joint disease was very relieved when taking this herb . In a recent study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis ( chronic joint inflammation ) , curcumin compared with phenylbutazone will generate comparable improvements in such a short duration of morning stiffness in the joints and reduces swelling .
3. Improve Heart Function
Research conducted with the object rat study conducted to evaluate the effects of turmeric on the liver's ability to detoxify xenobiotics ( toxic ) chemicals , the levels of two enzymes in liver detoxification is very important ( UDP glucuronyl transferase and glutathione - S - transferase ) was significantly increased in rats turmeric meal compared to those without . The researchers commented , "The results show that turmeric can increase detoxification system in addition to anti - oxidant "
4.Protection of cardiovascular disease (diseases associated with blood vessels)
Curcumin may prevent the oxidation of cholesterol in the body. Because oxidized cholesterol can damage blood vessels and accumulate in plaques that can cause heart attack or stroke, prevent the oxidation of cholesterol can help to reduce the development of atherosclerosis and heart disease.
Turmeric is a source of vitamin B6 are necessary to keep homocysteine levels from getting too high. B6 intake is one of the high intake of vitamin B6 was associated with a reduced risk of heart disease.
In a study published in the Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, when 10 healthy volunteers mengkosumsi 500 mg of curcumin per day for 7 days, not only did decrease tingka blood oxygenation resulting in lower cholesterol by 33%, but total cholesterol they fell 11.63%, and their HDL (the good cholesterol) increased by 29%! (Soni KB, Kuttan R).
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