Curcumin BDM50

Medicinal ingredients (each capsule contains)

Recommended use or purpose: 
Provides antioxidants for the maintenance of good health. Used in herbal medicine to help relieve joint inflammation.

Recommended dose: 
Adults: take 1 capsule daily or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Non-medicinal ingredients: 
Hypromellose, magnesium stearate (plant-source), silicon dioxide, water (Vegetarian capsule)

Cautions and warnings: 
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if taking antiplatelet medication or blood thinners; if suffering from bile duct obstruction such as gallstones; if you have stomach ulcers or excess stomach acid; or if symptoms persist or worsen. Do not use if seal on cap is broken or missing.

• Joint inflammation and related discomfort
• Lower antioxidant levels in the body
• Inflammation-related health issues

Ancient Beliefs on Curcumin

Curcumin, the primary active compound in turmeric (Curcuma longa), has been used for thousands of years in ancient healing systems, most notably Ayurveda (India) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), to manage a wide range of ailments. Ancient wisdom viewed this golden spice as a "tridoshic" herb—meaning it balances all three doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha)—making it a foundational, holistic remedy for enhancing, purifying, and protecting the body. 

The "Digestive Fire" and Detoxification (Agni & Ama) 

In Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is celebrated for its ability to kindle Agni (digestive fire) and reduce Ama (toxicity). 

• Digestive Tonic: It was used to treat digestive disorders, including indigestion, flatulence, and bloating. It is considered a cholagogue, stimulating bile production in the liver and gallbladder to improve fat metabolism.
• Detoxifier: Turmeric is used to cleanse impurities from the blood and liver. 

Blood Purifier and Inflammatory Reliever (Rakta-shodhaka)

Traditionally known as Haridra in Sanskrit, turmeric is documented in ancient texts like the Charaka Samhita for its Rakta-shodhaka (blood purification) properties. 

• Rheumatism and Aches: It was used to alleviate pain, swelling, and joint pain.
• Respiratory Care: It has long been used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma, cough, and sinusitis. 

External Wound Healing and Skin Health

In Ayurvedic and other traditional practices, turmeric paste is a renowned topical remedy for: 

• Wound Healing: It is used to heal wounds, cuts, bruises, and skin infections.
• Skin Beautifier: It was applied to treat skin diseases (pimples, eczema) and to improve skin tone and complexion.
• Ceremonial Use: Due to its bright yellow color, it is heavily used in Hindu wedding rituals (Haldi ceremony) and to dye sacred robes, symbolizing purity, fertility, and protection from evil. 

Balancing Body Energies

• Heating Action: Turmeric has a warming, or heating (Ushna virya), energetic effect, making it effective at breaking down stagnant "kapha" (earth/water) and "vata" (air) imbalances.
• "Golden Milk": A traditional remedy combining turmeric with warm milk (a "fat carrier") has been used for centuries to treat colds, sore throats, and to provide overall immune support. 

This information is presented to give context as to how Traditional Forms of Medicine - such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Traditional Tibetan Medicine (TTM), Ayurvedic Medicine and Shamanic Indigenous Traditions all over the Earth - developed and perfected over hundreds to thousands of years to see what did and did not work, viewed and used this natural substance in their Healing Traditions. Trial and error over lengthy periods of time is a perfect example of the Latin term Scientia “to know.”