Turmeric for HS has anyone else used this

[neelapeela]

I am using it and wonder who else might be.... any good news on it.... It seems to be helping me a bit.

[B. Lewis]

Interresting...How are you using it?  I read an article on the Arthritis Foundation site on turmeric and that it may prevent rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis (which I have and am worried that my children might get).  The article said that turmeric has been used for centuries by practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine to treat inflammatory disorders.  The information for the article was from a study at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.  I think I'll look for more information on the topic.  Barbara

[gradgirl]

Hi Barbara.  I started the turmeric thread on the "Skin disorder" page, and probably should have posted here, too.
I've been using the turmeric with lots of success for the past month.  I've pretty much cleared up and new sinus tracks have been halted without errupting and the pain is gone.  But of all, during the flare-up, the turmeric decreased the pain by 80-90% in my estimation.

I've been drinking a turmeric concoction of 1tsp of turmeric in 1/2 cup of warm water, 3x a day.  Lots of people find this a little disgusting  and capsule turmeric is available, but I've heard it's a little expensive. (in contrast to a $4 bottle at the local super.)  I've kept up the regime just to make sure the infection is gone, and then will probably decrease the dosage.  I'll keep using it to maintain in the hopes it will prevent future flares.  Check out the thread on the skin disorder page, and there are others who've found some relief.

Also, google "turmeric" and "boils".  The first site at the top is the one I got my information from.  You can read there for lots of testimonials about turmeric's effectiveness and properties.  It's an anti-inflamatory and antibiotic, as well as a blood purifier.  As you say, it's been used in centuries in Ayurvedic medicine to treat inflamations of all kinds.  Best wishes.

[trueskin]

Interesting..I have been reading a bit about turmeric and my skin condition (chronic urticaria and I have exercised induced asphyxia)  and through ayurvedic medicine it states that most skin problems are relative to a pitta imbalance and suggestions for improvement and balance include turmeric. 

Aside of taking it orally has anyone come across some interesting recipes for food using turmeric??? 

[soccergrl]

Hi trueskin. I, too, would like to start incorperating turmeric into more of the dishes I cook (although, after taking it in a cup of water for a few days, I'm not sure I would enjoy the taste anymore  ). I noticed on the back of my jar of turmeric that there is a recipe for "Yellow Rice with Peas" that sounds quite good. I'll post the recipe if anyone is interested, but you can simply go to mccormick.com and type in turmeric and it will pull up about 16 recipes using the spice, including the one I just mentioned. I suspect it would be similar with other seasoning brand websites as well--I just happen to use McCormick. If anyone else has tried any recipes that they like, I would be interested in hearing about them, too.

[painful1]

If you don't like turmeric in your recipes, try  McCormicks CURRY, it has turmeric in it and has a much more appealing taste.  I use it when I make potatoe soup.  I put about three table spoons of it in each batch.
A lot of Thai recipes use curry.  It can also be used in rice, dips, shrimp, chicken, beef, lamb and if many soups and sauces.

[trueskin]

I am a huge fan of Thai food and especially of curry.  If anyone has any recipes for Thai...please feel free to post them. 

Thanks!!   

[spidergirl]

I heard about turmeric also my aunt -- explaining to my that they suggest using fresh turmeric leaves/plant crushed and applied to the face to help with acne...an ayruverdic treatment they use in Mauritius....I don't know yet, but I plan on trying it, only its probably hard to get hold of fresh turmeric, (I've got someone coming from abroad to get me some....)....however your fascinating suggesting of turmeric in a drink, what /how is the turmeric that you use (yellow powdered form?), and the brand/name or make - is that important? I'm so sorry, my first time posting, and just saw this thread.

(wits end for acne)

spidergirl

[anthropositor]

Hello spidergirl,
I have been using ground turmeric in the brewing of my coffee for some time now.  There is apparently a sharply lowered incidence of several kinds of cancer in the Indian population that has been attributed to turmeric use.  I am not particularly fond of curry so I wanted to find another way of getting some turmeric into my diet.  I use about a quarter of a tsp for a mug of coffee.  I just throw it in with the coffee grounds along with some orange zest (grated orange peel), some Bakers Cocoa and some cinnamon.  The turmeric imparts little or no flavor to the coffee in these amounts.

I doubt that you need to go to all the trouble of finding fresh turmeric, but I am not treating acne and I'm certainly no expert on the subject.  I doubt that you are likely to hurt yourself with it though.  Let us know how it works out for you.  Good luck.

[theoneandonly]

I was wondering if anyone has noticed a difference between taking Tumeric pills vs. in a tea or food. I am wondering if heating it up helps the "healing" process. I must admit i just started using it on my body directly as a paste and a spot a thought i was going to end up having to go to the hospital for opened and drained on its own. So i am amazed to say the least with this remedy. Just wondering if i should do the tea or cook with it for better prevention than the pills alone. Any insight is much appriciated.

[Avital]

Another way of using turmeric:

Make a paste from turmeric powder and some water and place on the affected area. This is known to help a myriad of skin conditions. Be warned that it can stain the skin for a period of up to two weeks, but it is extremely worth it.

- Avital

[Cindy R]

I've been using a turmeric cream on my hands (severe eczema) for quite a while now, and it is the BEST thing for soothing my inflammation. The problem is, it comes from India (so you have to plan on it taking 2 weeks to arrive) but you can order it through Amazon. It is a product by Vicco and called Vicco Turmeric Skin Cream. You can order it with or without sandalwood. (the sandalwood makes it smell GREAT, but some might be sensitive to it.) In my opinion, it hasn't helped with any 'healing' but it sure helps a lot with soothing.

Also, I'm about to start on turmeric supplements in pill form, so will try to remember to report back on that. My nutritional guru says to be sure any supplements you take are at least 95% curcumin.

As for cooking with turmeric: substitute turmeric for curry in any recipe.

I sure wish there were something sure-fire that would just CURE this curse.