Treat Crohn’s Disease Naturally

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2. Turmeric

The spice turmeric, also known as Indian saffron or curcuma longa, has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine in order to treat skin diseases, mood disorders, stress, and infection. This culinary wonder is also regarded as an effective treatment for Crohn’s disease thanks to its volatile oil fraction full of anti-inflammatory benefits. Curcumin, the main pharmacological agent of turmeric, which can be extracted from the rhizome of the herb, has an even stronger anti-inflammatory effect that is said to be comparable with corticosteroids and phenylbutazone. Like boswellia serrate mentioned above, turmeric does not have any side effects which makes it the more ideal treatment compared to other drugs. A word of caution, however. This herb is not recommended for children. Aside from anti-inflammatory effects, this herb has a lot of benefits under its name. For instance, it has been discovered that turmeric possesses antioxidant, anticancer, and cholesterol-lowering properties. It is no mystery, therefore, that aside from Crohn’s disease, this herb is highly recommended to treat diabetes and other autoimmune and cardiovascular disorders. The spice turmeric is valued in countries such as Polynesia, Iran, India, Malaysia, Thailand, and China.

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