Question 1

are herbs able to cure the herpes simplex virus 1&2? or will natural herbs just control the symptoms? will eating a healthy diet eliminate the virus? turmeric, enchincea, elderberry? what about a blood purifier herb? (burdock root) ?

Accepted Answer

: No treatment, herbs or otherwise will eliminate herpes virus from the body. Once a person gets infected with herpes, it stays in the body for the rest of one's life.
Visit this site for information:https://medlineplus.gov/herpessimplex.html

Question 2

what is turmeric good for?

Accepted Answer

Broccoli: I like to saute broccoli with garlic and turmeric in olive oil.  The active ingredients in turmeric such as curcurmin are being studied for their medicinal value, but at this time i know of no evidence that food-grade turmeric has an specific medicinal properties.

Question 3

what are the benefits of turmeric use?

Accepted Answer

Many many benefits: Turmeric is among the healthiest of herbs. It & its constituent curcumin is an anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, thins blood, supports liver detox, protects against cancer & kills cancer cells, protects against alzheimer's, lowers cholesterol, protects against heart failure etc. I recommend meriva, an extract that is very well absorbed. See http://www.Whfoods.Com/genpage.Php?Tname=foodspice&dbid=78.

Question 4

does turmeric stop bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Turmeric with slaked lime has been used in home remedies to stop bleeding.

Question 5

what is this curcumin in turmeric?

Accepted Answer

Many effects: Reduces inflammation and edema; accelerates wound healing; stimulates muscle regeneration; inhibits platelet aggregation;  therapeutic effects with arthritis, ibs and more.  But it's very hard to absorb.  Be careful of source, may contain solvents.

Question 6

what's the use of turmeric to skin?

Accepted Answer

Complexion: Good to improve complexion, even tone.

Question 7

can turmeric make your skin lighten?

Accepted Answer

No: You should see your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation so you will not have problems with your skin.

Question 8

can eating turmeric cause body odor?

Accepted Answer

Tumeric: Only your family and friends might notice something but would be too kind to say anything.

Better still, stop eating turmeric for a week and see if you notice any change for the better.

Question 9

is turmeric helpful in losing weight?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Turmeric is one of the most healthful herbs, with many proven benefits- it is a powerful anti-inflammatory & anti-oxidant, may prevent & reverse alzheimer's, prevents& treats cancer, thins blood, lowers cholesterol etc. I am unaware of human studies proving it helps with weight loss, but studies in mice suggest that it might be helpful for this; more research is needed. See comments for more info:.

Question 10

what are the side effects of turmeric?

Accepted Answer

Nontoxic @ 8,000mg/d: Oral ld50 level for turmeric could not be determined, as 2.5g/kg fed to various lab animals, including monkeys ; 3g/kg fed to  rats was tolerated. At 100 mg/kg it is ulcerogenic in rats. Some studies have found a higher sensitivity in mice, resulting in hepatotoxicity. Human studies suggest that curcumin is nontoxic to humans up to 8, 000 mg/day, when taken for  three months.

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Are herbs able to cure the herpes simplex virus 1&2? or will natural herbs just control the symptoms? will eating a healthy diet eliminate the virus? turmeric, enchincea, elderberry? what about a blood purifier herb? (burdock root) ?

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What is turmeric good for?

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What are the benefits of turmeric use?

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Does turmeric stop bleeding?

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What is this curcumin in turmeric?

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