Turmeric and its special abilities for our internal and external health

The Turmeric, or also turmeric (Curcuma longa), is a plant belonging to the ginger family. The rhizome system of turmeric closely resembles that of the familiar ginger plant, which is why the root is sometimes also called yellow ginger or saffron root.

Turmeric grows in the tropics and originates from South Asia. It is particularly popular in China and India, where it has been not only a widely used spice but also medical drugs and remedies used.

Turmeric contains up to five percent essential oils, as well as the yellow-pigmented compound curcumin. Proteins, sugars, and resins are also key components of the root. The history of this member of the ginger family is long and rich. In recent years, turmeric has gained worldwide recognition and has been elevated to the status of a so-called "superfood."

What makes turmeric so special and why we too are fans of THE CHANGE swear by the ginger plant when it comes to our health — find out more in this article.

The use of turmeric was first recorded 4000 years documented. The root boasts one of the longest and most extensive histories of any spice and medicinal remedy in human history. In India and China in particular, the ginger plant has been valued for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. People quickly discovered that turmeric pain-relieving and soothing.

Also the Indian healing art «Ayurveda» discovered turmeric early on. In Ayurvedic tradition, it is referred to as a "hot spice," which refers both to the flavor of the root and to its effects on the body. Turmeric is said to energizing, vitalizing, and cleansing on our body.

India is now the leading supplier of turmeric and has the largest cultivation area for the root, accounting for 80% of global exports.

Interestingly, usage varies considerably from country to country. In India, it is used primarily in dried and powdered form, both in cooking and in medicine.

In Thailand, freshly grated turmeric is a popular cooking ingredient, and the pleasant heat of this ginger plant is particularly prized. The beloved Thai dish "Pad Thai" is prepared in just this way, for example.

In the West, however, the medicinal potential was long overlooked and the tuber was used as a cheap saffron substitute, as a component in curry spices or as a yellow dye for food coloring. The medicinal and healing properties of turmeric, as well as its flavor, have since gained recognition in Western countries as well.

Countless scientific studies have since explored the medicinal mechanisms and positive effects of turmeric on our health. This is due in no small part to its ancient use in Asian countries, which have long been ahead of Western nations in this regard.

The pigment found in turmeric Curcumin, which gives the plant its intense yellow color, has been shown in various studies antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties be assigned. It has the ability to inhibit certain enzymes, which offers positive benefits for people with osteoarthritis, as well as for other conditions that can cause inflammation in the body.

Doctor James W. Daily was able to, in 2016, a strong pain-relieving effect scientifically validate turmeric. For a long time, its use as a pain reliever was dismissed by Western medicine or regarded as inferior within the realm of natural healing — but this scientific study has taken the wind out of the sceptics' sails once and for all, clearly establishing turmeric as an effective natural pain reliever. This is particularly significant for people affected by inflammatory processes in the body or those suffering from conditions such as osteoarthritis who are looking for natural remedies.

Turmeric is therefore increasingly used as a natural alternative to ibuprofen and paracetamol. Unlike conventional painkillers, the root does not put a strain on our liver, as it exhibits no hepatotoxicity. Quite the contrary — turmeric even with its immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory Effect has a positive impact on the liver's detoxification processes and supports them. Turmeric can also help remove metals from the body, such as Lead and Mercury.

The positive and healing effects of turmeric have gained particular significance for the beauty industry in recent years. Not only does it have the ability to inhibit or alleviate inflammatory processes within the body, but also Inflammation in the upper layers of our skin to combat.

Those affected by acne can therefore treat their skin problems naturally and effectively by taking turmeric. Both oral supplementation with turmeric — with high-bioavailability turmeric being the clearly preferred option — and applying turmeric as a mask are effective ways to improve the complexion in the long term.

Through the unique and complex power of turmeric, the natural aging processes in our body are counteracted. The inhibition of certain enzymes and the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric's active compounds ensure that the Aging processes in the body are slowed down, which also affects the Wrinkles has a positive effect by slowing their formation.

A significant contributor to our visible aging, incidentally, is what are known as the so-called Telomere. Telomeres are, in a sense, the source of our youth when we look at the natural aging process in humans. Telomeres consist of proteins and our repetitive DNA, and represent the ends of our linear chromosomes. A telomere can be thought of as a protective cap at the end of chromosomes, shielding our genes and the information they contain from damage and deterioration.

Now, the thing is that a telomere gets a little shorter with each cell division. At some point, when the telomere has become critically short, the protected gene can come under attack — we age — visibly, physically, and mentally. This is why we want to keep our telomeres long and the Telomerase, support the natural process that rebuilds telomeres. Turmeric naturally stimulates telomerase, which rehabilitates our telomeres and keeps our cells young.

But what is the best way to take turmeric to truly benefit from its many advantages? A high bioavailability is the ultimate goal when it comes to turmeric's effectiveness. High bioavailability means that the active compounds can be optimally absorbed by our bodies.

There are already countless turmeric products on the market, as the major Manufacturers were quick to jump on the superfood and "beauty wonder" trend. As with so many things, however, Watch out essential, as the turmeric should be of high-quality origin: if possible from a Organic-cultivation, to avoid unnecessary exposure to pesticides. Processing is equally important, ensuring that the finished product still contains the valuable nutrients, oils, and proteins that give turmeric its positive and healing properties.

Our Curcuma Longa-Drops contain, for example, the valuable Curcuma Longa extract, sourced directly from the health-promoting root. This curcumin-selenium complex has a very high bioavailability, as it is extracted using a patented Swiss micellar technology. This technology encapsulates the active ingredient molecules, making them water-soluble, which allows the curcumin compounds and selenium to reach our cells at a previously unmatched level, where they are absorbed by the body as nature intended.

Because we value the active ingredients in turmeric so highly, we have also incorporated them into another product: C-O-C Cellular Balance is a Swiss premium complex of Vitamin C, Olibanum (Boswellia serrata), and Curcuma Longa with very high bioavailability. In addition to Vitamin C, which is essential for the body, and the healing properties of Curcuma Longa, we have also added Olibanum to this complex.

Olibanum is a spicy, balsamic resin and a popular incense ingredient. It is also known as Frankincense referred to and by Boswellia-trees. Olibanum is used in naturopathic medicine and is also an ingredient in pharmaceuticals and various perfumes. As an herbal remedy, the resin is used, among other things, to support digestion and healthy skin. In Indian Ayurvedic medicine Olibanum is used to treat Wounds, arthritis, hormonal imbalance in women and for the Cleaning used. This application is known as "dhoopan."