Item Tag: Starwest Botanicals

100% pure Organic Turmeric Root Powder USDA/QAI Certified Organic, KCS Certified Kosher. Indian grown yellow spice powder from Starwest 1, 2, 8 or 16 ounces, or 100 gram sizes.One pound size ships in original, labeled foil pack via Priority mail. Herb/Spice Seeds: Bulk, USDA Certified Organic, pure Turmeric Root Powder. Curcuma longa Organically grown in India. No preservatives or additives. All natural exotic spice with lots of health benefits. Choose from one ounce up to one sealed pound in original foil and labels. Yellow dye used for centuries in India. Makes drinks a yellow color, as well as sauces. Can be taken orally as a nutritional supplement. High-quality powdered spice. QIA Certified organic. Wonderful spice and natural food coloring agent. Use in food in place of commercial Yellow #2 food dyes. The active ingredient in turmeric is cucumin. Cucumin has many health benefits. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Turmeric has been used for over 2,500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a yellow dye. Turmeric is also known as Indian saffron. Turmeric is an important ingredient in Indian food such as curry mixes, chutney, and mustard pickles. Turmeric also goes well with home-cooked chicken, duck, turkey, vegetables, rice, and even salad dressings. Turmeric is mildly pungent, but gets stronger when cooked. A little goes a long way, so use it sparingly when experimenting. Add turmeric to scrambled tofu for a realistic-looking, healthy and nutritious, vegan egg substitute. I have to give credit to the wonderful and nutty Walnut Street Cafe in Santa Cruz who turned my family on to turmeric with tofu about 30 years ago. I still love it. Avoid touching your clothing when working with turmeric, or they may become dyed yellow forever. Organic turmeric costs nearly double the price of commercial turmeric, when available, but I only stock certified organic turmeric in my store. Ground turmeric is highly susceptible to light. Store airtight in a cool, dark place. Turmeric will begin to lose its potency after about six months, even sooner if exposed to light and/or heat. Organic Notice: Some eBay vendors are not keeping within USDA organic law. Organic items must be certified and the certifying agency must be named and be USDA accredited. I see other herbal vendors who claim organic or certified organic illegally. Be Careful! Fraud exists on eBay in organic herbs, or at least illegal labeling does. The certifying agency is always posted in my listings. Ask all your vendors: who certifies their food products as organic!Some Health Benefits of Turmeric: The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the years. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties and relief for a variety of conditions that inflammation can cause, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder drug, proving helpful in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer‘s disease. Here are 20 reasons to add turmeric to your kitchen and medicine cabinet: 1. Turmeric is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns. Add to honey. 2. When combined with cauliflower, turmeric has been shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer cells. 3. Stopped breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in clinical trials with mice. 4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to die. 5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia. 6. Is a natural liver detoxifier. 7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer‘s disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain. 8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer. 9. Turmeric is a potent, natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the unpleasant side effects of drugs. 10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in trials with mice. 11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor. 12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management. 13. Has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a treatment for depression. 14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. 15. Boosts the effects of the chemo drug Paclitaxel and reduces its side effects. 16. Promising studies are underway on the positive effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer. 17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma. 18. Turmeric has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors. 19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin. 20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions. Turmeric can be taken in powder or pill form inside veggie capsules (also available from White Buffalo Trading), or added to a variety of food dishes, both ethnic and non ethnic such as my tofu dish. Once you start using turmeric on a regular basis in the kitchen, it’s fun to find new ways to use it in more of your favorite recipes. My time-tested and own favorite way to use turmeric is to add a pinch of it to scrambled tofu (works with egg whites as well). Turmeric adds a mild flavor and gives the tofu a rich yellow hue quite similar to real scrambled eggs, but without all the cholesterol and other bad things. Add cooked red onions, fresh or cooked mushrooms, fresh or cooked green onions, and fresh avocado slices with some Cal-Mex salsa fresca or salsa verde and you have a California Cuisine original: Scrambled Tofu a la California. Cautions/Contraindications: Turmeric should NOT be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction. Should NOT be used by pregnant women! If you are pregnant, consult with a medical professional before consuming as turmeric can be a uterine stimulant. From Christa Sinadinos, Certified Clinical Herbalist, A Modern Herbal website: “Many people are familiar with turmeric as a traditional Middle-Eastern spice, but few know of its medicinal virtues. Turmeric, otherwise known as Circuma longa, is a member of the ginger family, Zingaberaceae. The Latin name is derived from the Persian word, “kirkum,” which means “saffron,” in reference to the rhizome’s vibrant yellow-orange color. It is indigenous to Southeast Asia, but has long been used and cultivated throughout India. Turmeric is highly valued for its benefits to the digestive system and the liver. In both Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is considered a digestive bitter and a carminative. It can be incorporated into foods, including rice and bean dishes, to improve digestion and reduce gas and bloating. It is a cholagogue, stimulating bile production in the liver and encouraging excretion of bile via the gallbladder. This improves the body’s ability to digest fats. Turmeric is recommended for chronic digestive weakness and/or congestion. It can be taken as a single extract or in the form of digestive bitters, which combine turmeric with other bitter and carminative herbs. Take twenty minutes before meals, especially meals that are high in protein and/or fat. It is beneficial for people who feel tired after consuming meals or who experience gas and bloating. Turmeric is anti-inflammatory to the mucous membranes, which coat the throat, lungs, stomach and intestines. Turmeric decreases congestion and inflammation from stagnant mucous membranes. People with the following conditions could benefit from regular use of turmeric: IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), colitis, Crohn’s disease, diarrhea, and post-giardia or post salmonella conditions. It can also reduce the itching and inflammation that accompanies hemorrhoids and anal fissures. This herb would be useful to follow up antibiotic treatments, in addition to pro-biotics and garlic. It helps to improve the intestinal flora and acts as an anti-bacterial.” Shipping: Ships First class in a padded envelope. One pound size is in the original sealed foil shipped Priority flat rate envelope.USPS Priority mail available; will be used on all orders of one pound or more. Yes, I will combine shipping. Thanks for Looking and Many Blessings on your Life Journey!