This week Laurell taught us all about turmeric. Here are some interesting benefits you might consider:
- It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent.
- When combined with cauliflower it has been shown to prevent and inhibit the growth of prostate cancer.
- In mice, it has prevented the spread of breast cancer.
- It may prevent the spread of melanomas.
- It reduces the risk of childhood Leukemia.
- It is a natural liver detoxifier.
- It has long been used in Chinese medicine to prevent depression (I use cookies for that).
- Speeds up wound healing.
- Turmeric paste is used by some Indian woman to keep them free of superfluous hair
- You can pickle it!
