Ive heard of Tumeric being good for controlling inflamation such as arteries and stuff. I have never heard it as being good for fighting viruses. We've got to be careful about what we take for advice.

If anyone is into Chinese Medicine. Here's some info about a herbal remedy for the swine flu.

"Not long ago, an article was released from the Ditan Hospital in Beijing, reporting that, “88 out of 117 patients treated for (H1N1) the disease only on the herbs fully recovered and were discharged.” This is a 75% success rate. What are these Chinese herbs that worked so well?

The Deputy Director of the hospital said there were four herbs in the packets given to patients who drank them as a tea and used as a mouth wash. Lonicera Japonica, (honeysuckle flower), Isatis Indigodica, Mentha (mint) and Glycyrrhiza (licorice). All were dosed at 3 grams per serving. These same herbs are available in Chinese herbal medicine shops here in the US."

And just to stay on topic, here are some other uses of tumeric.

In traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric has been used to aid digestion and liver function, relieve arthritis pain, and regulate menstruation.

Turmeric has also been applied directly to the skin for eczema and wound healing.

Turmeric is used for conditions such as heartburn, stomach ulcers, and gallstones. It is also used to reduce inflammation, as well as to prevent and treat cancer.

The only major contra indications is long term use can cause indigestion and should not be taken be people for have gallbladder disease, for it may worsen the condition.

Enjoy these natural cures, while you can get them. Check out senate bill S 510. Food Modernization Act. Tumeric will be considered a "food-drug."

[edit on 22-10-2009 by wylee]

Originally posted by crw2006
Ive heard of Tumeric being good for controlling inflamation such as arteries and stuff. I have never heard it as being good for fighting viruses. We've got to be careful about what we take for advice.

well tumeric's not exactly lethal, so it wont hurt people to try it. at worst, theyll enjoy a tasty meal. at best, it might cure them.

what's the down side to trying it?

Originally posted by rapunzel222
there's a total ban on talking about this stuff, becuz its deemed 'unproven scientifically'. nevermind that it works.

I won't even take apart everything wrong with your entire post, I'll only focus on what should be easy for you to do if it's true.

Prove:

1) That there's a ban on discussing it.

2) That it works in curing swine flu. Bare assertion doesn't count.

What do you mean *cure*? Just treat swine flu like the normal flu unless your immune system is not the best or you have chest infection etc Will go away in about 4 or 5 days.btw if people are going to take turmeric for it's health benefits disregarding swine flu etc get whole tumeric,powdered is usually treated before hand which accounts for a loss in the goodies you are wanting.

I used to have AIDS, SARS, H1N1, and Arthritis! After taking 5g of Tumeric, I'm as good as new.

It works, I tell you! Take it from me.