Daily Turmeric Intake Amount
On the daily consumption of turmeric
Turmeric, a genus of herbs, its rhizomes are used as medicine and are quite effective in various diseases. However, people have different constitutions, and the amount of turmeric taken daily should also be carefully determined.
Generally speaking, for healthy and disease-free people, if turmeric is used as a supplement for daily health care, about one to three grams of turmeric powder can be taken with water or meals in a day. This amount can help regulate qi and blood, smooth meridians and collaterals, and has the effect of light body and health.
If it is used to treat diseases, such as joint pain, stomach ruffian and other diseases, the dosage may need to be slightly increased. Of course, it should not exceed 6 grams. Although turmeric is a good medicine, it is also biased in nature. If taken too much for a long time, it may damage the spleen and stomach, cause damage to the middle qi, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea and other diseases.
As for special groups, the old and weak, the qi and blood are gradually fading, the spleen and stomach are weak, and the daily amount of turmeric should be reduced, with one gram or so; pregnant women and breastfeeding women, the qi and blood gather in the fetal yuan or milk feeding, and the medication should be used with caution. If not advised by a doctor, do not take turmeric by yourself, so as not to disturb the fetal qi, or affect the milk quality and endanger the baby.
In general, the amount of turmeric taken daily needs to be weighed according to individual differences and health conditions. Moderate is the key to receiving the benefits of health and disease treatment and avoiding its harm.
