At certain times of the year, very often at the change of season as in autumn or spring particularly, we feel the need to protect and lighten our digestive system. Therefore, when we want to protect our often overburdened liver as well as our overworked digestive system, we are generally confronted with a series of effective natural remedies. These often include well-known plants such as milk thistle, artichoke, desmodium, boldo or dandelion, the latter often used as a drainer in the spring. These natural remedies are of course very well known by therapists as well as by all people who like to take care of themselves naturally. Nevertheless, there is a plant that is often forgotten for its hepato-protective properties. It's simply turmeric, also nicknamed the Indian saffron. Medicinal plant for thousands of years, we have lost this habit and reflex to turn to this spice with its attractive color.

Although Turmeric has a variety of positive health propertiesIts action on the hepatic sphere seems to me one of the most important. Indeed, it has this faculty to protect the liver as well as the gall bladder. Therefore, it will be mainly used in case of hepatic and gastrointestinal disorders.

In the 17th century, Lemery said that turmeric was "suitable for removing obstructions of the spleen for jaundice and stones".

Therefore, thanks to its cholagogue and choleretic properties, turmeric will be perfect for all liver diseases thanks to its various faculties:

• It increases the secretion of bile
• It fights heartburn and acid reflux
• It accelerates the healing of ulcers
• It prevents cancers of the digestive sphere
• It improves the intestinal flora
• It increases the quality and production of probiotics
• It fights against the inflammations of the digestive system
• It fights against the weakness of the pancreas
• It reduces excess LDL cholesterol
• It supports the intestine in case of chronic diseases
• It removes toxins from the body
• It purifies body fluids such as blood and lymph

In addition to this great hepato-protective capacity, let us note of course that turmeric has qualities in many other areas. It has been recognized that it could treat more than 400 pathologies.

• It is a powerful anti-inflammatory
• It is anti-oxidant
• It fights cancer
• It fights against Alzheimer's disease
• It is anti-ageing par excellence
• It is also anti-infectious
• And much more

Its role on our health is truly extraordinary.

Beware of certain contraindications

As with many natural remedies, turmeric also has its contraindications. For example, it should not be used if you have biliary tract obstructions or if you are already on anticoagulant therapy. Indeed, the risks of hemorrhage are then very present. But by consulting a naturopath, he or she will be able to advise you whether or not to use turmeric in your natural treatment.

Although very effective in preventing certain cancers, it is preferable not to start a cure of turmeric if you are undergoing chemotherapy.

The assimilation of turmeric

The bioavailability of turmeric has already been questioned. Why? Because curcumin, a major compound in turmeric, is not entirely available to the body. In fact, only a specific percentage of this curcumin can be assimilated by the intestinal mucosa. So, to increase this bioavailability and the assimilation by our body, it will be interesting to make adapted associations. The best duo that has been studied would be the combo Turmeric - Black Pepper (Curcuma Longa - Peper nigrum ).

Moreover, many food supplements have this association in their encapsulated compounds to allow optimal effectiveness of turmeric and to provide a valuable and quality treatment to consumers.