Category Archives: Turmeric

Curcumin as an Antidepressant

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Curcumin is the primary curcumoid in turmeric (Curcuma longa). Turmeric is sometimes called Indian Saffron due to its bright yellow colour, and it is used extensively in Ayurvedic Traditional Medicine for its therapeutic effects. Curcumin may be an effective antidepressant … Continue reading →

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Curcumin: Anxiolytic and Memory Enhancer?

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Curcumin is the proinciple cucumoid in turmeric (Curcuma longa). Curcumoids are a group of phenolic compounds that are pigments responsible for the yellow colour of turmeric. Curcumin has been shown to have a number of beneficial effects in animals. This … Continue reading →

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Curcumoids with Pepper and Saffron: Effective Antidepressants

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Curcumoids are a group of polyphenodic phytochemicals found in the spice turmeric (curcumin: Curcuma longa). Curcumoids are antioxidants and this makes them useful in the treatment of mood disorders as free radicals and oxidative stress are implicated as a causative … Continue reading →

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Turmeric: Effective Anxiety Treatment?

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Turmeric is a spice that is the powdered root of the Curcuma longa plant. Turmeric contains the yellow pigment curcumin, which is in turn composed of a number of phytochemicals called curmumoids. Evidence suggests that curcumin is a potent antioxidant … Continue reading →

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Turmeric For Anxiety and Depression

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Turmeric: A Spice With Healing Properties

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a spice that has been used historically in both Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Turmeric belongs to the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family of plants, and as with ginger, the rhizome or root of the plant is prized for … Continue reading →

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The Yellow Spice

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Turmeric and Curcumin for Mood and Memory

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Treating Inflammation with Nutrition

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Inflammation is a necessary physiological reaction by the tissues of animals to damage, infection and invasion by pathogens. This process is highly complex, but is designed to provide defence to tissues by supplying immunological components and physical barriers to possible … Continue reading →

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Turmeric: The Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant Superfood

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Turmeric (Cucuma longa) is a member of the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family that is grown commercially in tropical countries for its root (rhizome). The rhizome of the turmeric plant is prized the World over because it has particular medicinal properties in … Continue reading →

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