Turmeric – or goldenseal
Turmeric - a spice that many people are not that familiar with. And yet “goldenseal” ends up on the table more often than you would think. It belongs to the ginger family and, in addition to the traditional term, is also known as Chinese root, saffron root or yellow ginger.
Helps with colds and on the skin
Nutritionist Lea-Martine Lotz is convinced of the medicinal healing power of the spice. The effect of turmeric was noticeable on her skin, among other things. But the root also has an enormous effect on colds: “Especially when I notice that my immune system needs a little support, I use turmeric. So at times when I feel a bit cold.”
Remedies in medicine?
Turmeric has become an integral part of Asian and Indian medicine. It is controversial that goldenseal actually has a decisive medical effect - so far there are only a few medications that are broken down with turmeric. It can be a supplement as an “add-on” preparation, says doctor Prof. Andreas Michalsen.
“Just last year there was a very interesting study that showed that it is really pain relieving and anti-inflammatory for knee osteoarthritis, even when used in the toughest of all studies in a placebo-controlled, randomized trial. And in this respect, many people are interested in saying, I would like to take less painkillers or cortisone. Then we also give it for rheumatism. This is our most common indication.”
A maximum of three grams per day
In addition to inflammation of the intestinal mucosa, turmeric can also have an effect on feelings of fullness, flatulence or constipation. But goldenseal also helps with depression, exhaustion or tiredness syndromes. The WHO recommends a maximum dose of three grams of the spice per day - this can be consumed as a capsule, powder, in drop form or fresh as a root.
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