How to Use Turmeric in Healing
Turmeric is an herb. The dried roots are used in cooking, especially in Indian foods such as curry. Turmeric has many health benefits. If you decide to supplement your diet with turmeric for health reasons, taking a supplement is more efficient and effective than trying to eat a lot of curry every day. Curcumin is the active ingredient found in turmeric.
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Things You'll Need
- Turmeric supplement
- Turmeric, ground or fresh
- Other ingredients for desired recipes
Instructions
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Follow the dosage directions on your supplement, if you choose to take one. There is no established RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) for turmeric. The average daily adult dosage is 400-500 mg. This dosage applies for all of the health benefits you may use turmeric for -- you do not need to take turmeric in a certain manner for different conditions.
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Use turmeric in cooking much as you would use any other spice. Turmeric is a bit like ginger, although it is buttery. Fresh turmeric is also sweeter. In recipes, try substituting turmeric in place of saffron. Use sparingly, as turmeric is more pungent than saffron. You may also substitute turmeric in place of dry mustard in recipes.
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Try using turmeric to spice up a traditional rice side dish. Simmer rice in chicken broth and turmeric until tender. You can also add sauteed vegetables to this dish, such as chopped bell peppers and chopped onions.
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Use turmeric to spice up scrambled eggs or omelets. Add 1/4 tsp. of turmeric per egg. You could also add it to traditional egg salad. Follow your favorite egg salad recipe, then sprinkle on some turmeric to taste.
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Experiment by adding turmeric to a variety of your favorite main dish recipes. It goes well on shrimp and chicken, in tuna salad, lentil soup, stuffing, couscous, and of course, curry. You can also try spicing up some packaged convenience foods with turmeric, such as canned soups.
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Tips & Warnings
Select a supplement that contains at least 95 percent standardized extract of curcumin. Curcumin is better absorbed by the body when it is taken with bromelain or piperine.
Do not take turmeric if you have congestive heart disease, gallstones, liver disorders or acute bilious colic. If you are pregnant, nursing, on medication, have a blood-clotting disorder or any other health condition, speak with your doctor before taking turmeric.
