Turmeric: A Wonderful Healing Herb
According to both conventional research and traditional Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric (Curcumin), also known as Haridra, is one of the most powerful healing spices. It offers a wide range of benefits including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and skin-cleansing properties. It also promotes smoother, healthier skin and much more.
When combined with ginger or pepper, turmeric’s absorbability significantly increases. While turmeric is commonly paired with either ginger or black pepper, Ayurvedic medicine recommends using Long Pepper (Piper longum) instead of round pepper for better absorption. At Ayuna, we use Long Pepper for its enhanced bioavailability benefits.
What Enhances Turmeric Absorption?
Many turmeric supplements include BioPerine (extracted from black pepper) to increase bioavailability. However, Ayurvedic tradition prefers Long Pepper (Piper longum) for its natural anti-inflammatory properties and superior compatibility with curcumin.
Joint-S combines high-quality Curcumin (95%) with Piper longum (Bio-Piperin). It’s not just about the curcumin and piperin—JOINT-S is further enhanced with Moringa leaves and Boswellia, adding extra value and effectiveness to the formulation.
What is the Evidence That Curcumin or Turmeric Works?
- Studies show turmeric offers numerous health benefits, including reducing the risk of dementia and certain types of cancer.
- In Asian countries where turmeric consumption is high (100–200 mg/day), research indicates lower incidences of specific cancers over time.
- Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, blocks NF-kB—a molecule that activates inflammation-related genes—helping manage chronic diseases.
- It acts as a powerful antioxidant, stabilizing harmful free radicals through its unique chemical structure.
- Curcumin promotes brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), aiding in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases.
- In Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is widely used to manage blood sugar levels, respiratory issues, complications from diabetes, and bacterial/viral infections.
