Since most of the articles this week focused on spices, I did some more research on anti-inflammatory spices. I found that the top 12 anti-inflammatory spices are Ginger, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Rosemary, Basil, Cardamon, Chives, Cilantro ,Cloves, Garlic, and Parsley. There seemed to be the most information on Turmeric though. Turmeric is a spice that belongs to the ginger family and it is found in curry. Along with turmeric's role as an anti-inflammatory to treat arthritis, people also use it for other health conditions. Turmeric is an antioxidant that can help prevent cancer and can protect vital organs. It can also be used to treat digestive problems or be made into a paste to help treat skin problems such as cuts, scrapes, acne, and diaper rashes. The website suggested taking 1.5-3g of turmeric a day to help with digestive problems, but for the anti-inflammatory effects you need to take 3-5 g 3 times a day (that doesn't sound so pleasing to me). It's usually taken in by dissolving the powder in water or tea. It can also be dissolved in oils and applied to the skin where it penetrates through follicles and sweat glands. Turmeric has been used for a long time in Chinese medicine and many people believe it is effective. This is more of a recent subject in western medicine that should be studied a lot further. In the mean time we should start dumping turmeric powder in our drinks....who's gonna bring it to frog & firkin?
You can see the turmeric article here http://www.pureinsideout.com/turmeric-curcuma.html
Thanks for a great semester Dr. Cohen!
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And don't forget to drink some red wine with your spicy meals.
The Biological Effects of Resverastrol was also very interesting.
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