Already demonstrating the ability to shrink tumor cells in mice, this amazing herb called Turmeric is now being investigated in humans with cancer.

Welcome to part three of the series on Ayurvedic Medicine and the major botanicals employed in this Eastern Medicine practice. Turmeric, whose main ingredient is Curcumin, possesses serious health benefits for a wide range of illnesses, so let's investigate this medicinal herb in further detail to discover why Ayurvedic Medicine has used it for thousands of years. Within medical science, there is a growing body of research that now points to the detrimental consequences of long-term inflammation. Before we touch more upon the anti-cancer properties of Turmeric, I will highlight its other uses in Ayurveda and in the West. Though we await the results, Ayurveda already knows what we are discovering in the West. For the first time in the history of Western Medicine, an herb has been studied by the National Institute of Health for its anti-cancer properties. In fact, it is becoming widely accepted that most life-threatening and chronic disease processes, including those that lead to aging,.

Now that we have examined Amalaki, one of the most prized medicinal herbs in Ayurveda, we shift our attention to one that is perhaps the most recognized in the West for its health benefits.