Ci-dessous: Plusieurs épices dont le curcuma, connu pour ses propriétés anti-cancer
En examinant cette question via le Dr Google ou d'autres moteurs de recherche tels "bing", "avista" ou des douzaines d'autres, l'on trouve des milliers d'articles sur le rapport heureux entre racines-épices et guérison et-ou amélioration de plusieurs maladies chroniques, publiés dans des "peer-reviewed" revues et fondés sur le "golden standard" des preuves, les double et même triple "randomized double blind" studies qui coutent très chères. Ainsi, la question "épices culinaires" devient aussi sinon plus importante que les drogues styles "cisplatin", "sulphate de morphine", "avastins" etc. Quelques euros alors que le dernier médicament mentionné coute près de 20,000 dollars par mois, avec quelques mois de survie de plus, pour les cancers avancés. Statiquement parlant. Ci-dessous quelques unes de ces épices. (Voir le lien "cancer et diet, pour une analyse et une démonstration rigoureuses en la matière).
Ginseng (Panax species)
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolium L.) is a fleshy-rooted deciduous perennial native to cool and shady hardwood forests of North America, ranging from Quebec south to northern Florida and west to Arkansas.
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Ginseng
Goldenseal
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis L.), a member of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), has approximately the same native range and environmental requirements as ginseng (moist woodlands of the eastern U.S.). A perennial, goldenseal has an erect hairy stem that grows to about a foot in height, with three or four yellowish scales at the base of the plant. The rhizome (a root-like underground stem), the part used for medicinal purposesé, especially for the immune system.
Black Cohosh
A medicinal root herb in the same family as goldenseal is black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa Elliot). Steven Foster describes black cohosh in Herbal Renaissance as a Native American remedy used in tincture form for female problems and as an aid in childbirth.
Blue Cohosh
Sales of blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides L. Michx.), another root with traditional medicinal uses.
Tumeric
Curcumin has been shown to influence more than 700 genes, with benefits that include. The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties of curcumin, the powerful yellow spice found in both turmeric and curry powders, have been undergoing intense research in various parts of the world. According to researchers from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, curcumin blocks a key biological pathway needed for development of melanoma and other cancers. T he spice stops laboratory strains of melanoma from proliferating and pushes the cancer cells to commit suicide by shutting down nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kB), a powerful protein known to induce an abnormal inflammatory response that leads to an assortment of disorders such as arthritis and cancer. Researchers treated three different melanoma cell lines with curcumin and evaluated the activity of NF-kB, as well as IKK, a protein that triggers NF-kB. Results showed that despite how much curcumin was used, the spice still: Prohibited both proteins from being activated,Worked to stop the growth of melanoma,Induced cell suicide
Spices May Prevent Breast Cancer
WebMD Health News
Dec. 15, 2009 -- A new study suggests that compounds found in black pepper and curry powder help halt the growth of stem cells that give rise to breast cancer.
Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center applied piperine, found in black pepper, and curcumin, the main ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, to breast cancer cells in a laboratory dish. The spices, when used in combination, reduced the number of stem cells but did not harm normal breast cells.
“If we can limit the number of stem cells, we can limit the number of cells with [the] potential to form tumors,” Madhuri Kakarala, MD, PhD, RD, clinical lecturer in internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School and a research investigator at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, says in a news release.
Stem cells have the potential to develop into many different cell types. Cancerous stem cells are believed to fuel tumor growth. Some researchers believe that controlling or even curing cancer involves targeting stem cells.
The study team discovered that piperine enhanced curcumin's effects. Curcumin and piperine are dietary polyphenols. Polyphenols are known to have anti-inflammatory and other protective properties. Together, the two spices prevented the breast cancer-initiating stem cells from regenerating and producing new cancer cells, a process called self-renewal. Yet the compounds appeared to have no effect on the normal cell development process.
“This shows that these compounds are not toxic to normal breast tissue,” Kakarala says. “The concept that dietary compounds can help is attractive, and curcumin and piperine appear to have very low toxicity.”
OTHER USEFUL SPICES AND HERBS
Spicing is an excellent way to add flavor and healing properties to your diet. They have very low calorie content, they’re relatively inexpensive, and they can turbo-boost the natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory power of your food.
Howeer, the U.S. irradiates over 65 million pounds of spices, herbs and dry ingredients each year. Fortunately, in the U.S. and Canada irradiated spices must to be labeled with the international symbol for irradiated foods, the "radura" symbol. So before you purchase a spice, be sure to check the label to ensure that it has not been irradiated.
Naturally, organic varieties are your healthiest option.
Cinnamon
The sweet and spicy flavor of cinnamon has been used by many different cultures for its medicinal properties for hundreds, even thousands, of years.
One of the most talked about benefits of cinnamon relates to type 2 diabetes. A study published in the journal Diabetes Care found that half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day significantly reduces blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It also reduces triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol levels among this group.
Cinnamon’s other benefits include:
- Supports digestive function
- Constricts and tones tissues
- Relieves congestion
- Relieves pain and stiffness of muscles and joints
- Relieves menstrual discomfort
- Blood-thinning compounds that stimulate circulation
- Anti-inflammatory compounds that may relieve arthritis
- Helps prevent urinary tract infections, tooth decay and gum disease
- It’s a powerful anti-microbial agent that can kill E. coli and other bacteria
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is another spice that has a variety of healing properties and can be used in a wide range of dishes during the holidays and all year long. It is useful for:
- Insomnia (nutmeg can produce drowsiness so it should be taken when you have a chance to relax or sleep)
- Anxiety
- Calming muscle spasms
- Nausea and vomiting
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Joint pain and gout
- Lowering blood pressure
- Male infertility and impotence
- Improving concentration
- Increasing circulation
- Lowering cholesterol
- Toothaches (nutmeg oil)
** Please note that taking too much nutmeg (one to three nuts or less) can cause side effects such as nausea, hallucinations, swelling and shock.
Clove
Cloves have a potent, sweet and spicy, aromatic flavor that makes a great complement to many foods. They have been consumed in some areas, such as Asia, for more than 2,000 years. Among the clove’s most well-known healing properties is its ability to relieve tooth and gum pain, but it has many benefits beyond that. These include:
- Anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties
- Relief from respiratory ailments such as asthma and bronchitis
- Relief from muscle pains from injuries or arthritis and rheumatism
- Eliminates intestinal parasites, fungi and bacteria
- May encourage creativity and mental focus
Ginger
Ginger is another spice with a potent flavor that is great for warming your body and adding kick to foods. It’s medicinal properties include:
- Soothes nausea, motion sickness and other stomach upset
- Relieves morning sickness
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Eliminates intestinal gas
- Relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract
- Antioxidant properties
- Relieves dizziness
- Boosts the immune system
- Protects against bacteria and fungi
- Encourages bile flow
- Promotes cardiovascular health
Peppermint
The therapeutic effects of fresh peppermint leaves have been known since ancient times and its aromatic aroma has come to symbolize hospitality in many cultures. Its healing properties include:
- Soothing to the digestive tract
- Relieves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
- May protect against cancer
- Inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungus
- Relieves the symptoms of allergies and asthma
References and Resources
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Dharmananda, Subhuti. 2002. The nature of ginseng: Traditional use, modern research, and the question of dosage. HerbalGram. No. 54. p. 34-51.
Flaster, Trish, and Jim Lassiter. 2004. Quality control in herbal preparations: Using botanical reference standards for proper identification. HerbalGram. No. 63. p. 32–37.
Hankins, Anthony. 1997. "Wild-simulated" Forest Farming for Ginseng Production. Excerpted from The Temperate Agroforester (1/97). 3 p.
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Konaler, T.R. 1983. Ginseng: A Production Guide for North Carolina. Cooperative Extensive Service, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC. 15 p.
Persons, W. Scott. 1994. Growing American ginseng in its native woodland habitat. p. 32–38. In: Proceedings of Herbs '94, Ninth Annual Meeting of the International Herb Association. IHA, Mundelein, IL.
Persons, W. Scott. 1988. American Ginseng: Green Gold. Exposition Press of Florida, Inc., Pompano Beach, FL. 172 p.
Sason, R.R., and K.J. Dailey (eds.). 1995. A Consumer's Guide to Ginseng. New York State Ginseng Association, Roxbury, NY. 24 p. Available for $5.00 from NY State Ginseng Assn., P.O. Box 127, Roxbury, NY 12474.
Scott, John A., Jr., Sam Rogers, and David Cooke. 1997. Woods-grown ginseng. West Virginia Extension. 10 p. www.wvu.edu/~agexten/forestry/ginseng.htm
USDA. 1928. Ginseng Culture. Farmers Bull. No. 1184. 13 p.
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Panax relatives
Sason, R.R., and K.J. Dailey (ed.). 1995. A Consumer's Guide to Ginseng. New York State Ginseng Association, Roxbury, NY. 24 p.
Available for $5.00 from NY State Ginseng Assn., P.O. Box 127, Roxbury, NY 12474.
Goldenseal
Davis, Jeanine. 1996. Advances in Goldenseal Cultivation. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Leaflet 131. North Carolina State University, Raleigh. 5 p.
Foster, Steven. 1993. Goldenseal. Herbal Renaissance: Growing, Using and Understanding Herbs in the Modern World. [Rev. ed. Herbal Bounty, 1984.] Gibbs-Smith Publisher, Peregrine Smith Books, Salt Lake City. p. 102-106.
USDA. 1949. Goldenseal under Cultivation. Farmers' Bull. No. 613 (revised). 14 p.
Black cohosh
Baskin, J.M., and C.C. Baskin. 1985. Epicotyl dormancy in seeds of Cimicifuga racemosa and Hepatica acutiloba. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club (Bronx, NY). July-September. Vol. 112, No. 3. p. 253-257.
Thomas, Andrew L. 2002. Southwest Center Launches Medicinal Herb Research on black cohosh. Southwest Center [MO] Ruminations. Jan.-Mar. p. 2-3.
Blue cohosh
Hannan, G.L., and H.A. Prucher. 1996. Reproductive biology of Caulophyllum thalictroides (Berberidaceae), an early flowering perennial of eastern North America. American Midlands Naturalist. Vol. 136, No. 2. p. 267-277.
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