Portland, OR -- (SBWire) -- 12/05/2014 --According to scientific research, some spices and herbs are not just useful in cooking dishes, but also in alleviating certain medical conditions. Turmeric is one such spice that is widely popular due to its therapeutic effects, especially among arthritis patients. However, there are also other health benefits associated with the use of turmeric.
According to research, turmeric is considered a good alternative for skin infections. These skin infections include Staph infection as well as fungal infections. It is even believed that the spice could eventually help treat or prevent some types of fungal infections.
"Historically, turmeric has been used as a paste to relieve burns, reduce acne and treat skin related problems. It is also widely used for inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis," said VitaBreeze Supplements spokesperson, Michelle O'Sullivan.
The Indian medical system known as Ayurveda documents turmeric as an antibacterial and antiseptic. The spice has maintained its medicinal value for thousands of years. Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is considered the most important component of the spice.
"Curcumin has been the subject of a multitude of studies and clinical tests. According to a variety of these tests, the active ingredient potentially has antioxidant, anti-tumor, anti-ischemic, anti-amyloid, anti-inflammatory, and anti-arthritis properties," added O'Sullivan.
Some studies suggest that curcumin can potentially help treat skin infections such as Candida fungus and oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC). They also found that the natural ingredient may have the capacity to reduce or slow down the growth of Aspergillus fungus by 95.3%.
There are many people who use turmeric to improve certain skin conditions. There are even those who combine turmeric and ascorbic acid as they believe it can enhance the efficacy of the ingredient's antifungal and antioxidant properties. This is supported by studies that found curcumin is more efficient in treating Candida strains when it is combined with ascorbic acid.
There are various types of skin infections and they are usually treated with remedies that have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agents. Many of the therapeutic properties that can heal skin infections are believed to be found in curcumin. Albeit more research and studies are still being conducted, an increasing number of people are already using curcumin for managing skin infections.
Turmeric powders are highly recommended for skin infection, but it is also available in a more convenient capsule form. Turmeric products are normally available as curcumin supplements and can be purchased at health food stores or online (www.amazon.com/Turmeric-Curcumin-Complex-BioPerine-Bio-availability/dp/B00JA4TLTI).
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Turmeric Considered Beneficial for Skin Infections