Turmeric Blend

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Turmeric/Curcumin-
A popular Middle Eastern spice, turmeric not only helps to protect our bodies from free radical molecules that can damage tissue and cells but also has been attributed to combat inflammation and pain. It can be used in both humans and animals and has been used successfully for years to control inflammation and pain in itchy skin conditions like allergy, atopy, arthritis, infections, age degeneration and various cancers. It can benefit many animals including dogs, horses, cattle, sheep, crocodiles, reptiles, chickens, ducks, cage birds, cats, alpacas, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc.

Turmeric is one of the most nutritionally rich herbs. It contains some protein, vitamin C, vitamin B6 calcium, iron, dietary fiber, sodium,  in a 1 tablespoon serving of turmeric powder. It also provides a rich supply of potassium, magnesium, and manganese. Benefits can include:

Anti-Inflammatory: Acute, short-term inflammation is beneficial and helps signal the body of an invading virus or bacterium. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, it is the root of many modern chronic illnesses. Reducing chronic inflammation is vitally important.

Antioxidant: Curcumin fights free radicals that cause oxidative damage and protects the body. It also boosts the body’s own antioxidant enzymes.

Arthritis and Pain: Curcumin supplements are beneficial in reducing the inflammation in arthritis and slowing or stopping the progress of the disease. 

Cancer Prevention and Treatment: Studies show that curcumin affects cancer growth, develoment, and spread at the molecular level. It promotes the death of cancerous cells and reduces the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors. It also reduces the spread of cancer and inhibits its growth.

Lowers the Risk of Heart Disease: Because of its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric can lower the risk of heart disease. It improves the function of blood vessels, the regulation of blood pressure, and blood clotting. 

Promotes Wound Healing: Turmeric is effective as a disinfectant and reduces healing time in wounds. Apply turmeric as a powder, directly to the wounded area.

 

SUGGESTED USE: for dogs
A 2012 study conducted in Italy found that dogs with osteoarthritis who were given turmeric saw more improvement in their joint condition compared to dogs who were treated with more traditional pharmaceuticals like non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. 

Golden Paste — Create some Golden Paste (recipe on reverse side) and add it to your dog’s diet as often as possible. Some dogs will lick the paste off a spoon but others like it in a soup or gravy with their feed.  Some need the paste syringed into their mouths.  

Turmeric Gravy — This is a less desirable way to feed turmeric, but might be helpful in situations where you only have a little turmeric or don’t have a stove where you can cook a batch of golden paste. Put a teaspoon of our turmeric powder in a heat-safe cup (like a measuring cup), add boiling water until the cup is 1/3 full and then let it cool for a few minutes. Add about a teaspoon of any healthy oil (such as coconut, olive or linseed). Add some of the mix as a gravy to your dog’s food bowl and let it soak in. 

Straight-up Turmeric — This is the least desirable way to feed turmeric, but if you don’t have access to a way to cook the turmeric, it may be your only choice. Add 1/4 tsp our our turmeric powder and 1/4 tsp of a healthy oil (such as coconut, olive or linseed) to the dog’s food. 

General directions for feeding — Start small and build up the serving size over a two to three week period. Gradually increase the amount, don’t jump from a very small amount to a much larger one.  Little and often through the day is preferable to one large feeding daily, but if you can only manage it twice a day, at least do that much. When you observe actual pain relief and improvement of movement OR in some cases, a reduction of tumour size, use this as the daily maintenance amount.

Note: Turmeric increases gut motility (the time it takes for food to transit the intestinal system). If there are any signs of loose stools or stomach upset then you may wish to reduce the portion to 1/8 teaspoon or so, and remain at a lower amount for a longer period.

SUGGESTED USE: for horses
Turmeric has had positive results in horses for:

• Allergic dermatitis
• Atopy
• Queensland Itch in horses
• Arthritis
• Irritant bowel disease
• Increased athletic ability racehorses (turmeric is classified as a food and does not swab)
• General health overall

General directions for feeding — Use recipe to make Golden Paste (see right). Guidelines under using for dogs can be applied as well.

OTHER ANIMALS:

Cats and Little Critters:
Start small on 1/4 teaspoon of Golden Paste 2-3 times a day. You can even start with 1/8 teaspoon (or just a pinch) mixed in with some strong smelling food such as sardines. Some resort to watering a dose down and syringing into the mouth. Or you can try wiping a dose on the paws.

RUMINANTS SMALL/LARGE SIZE

Start 1/4 tsp–1 tsp of turmeric powder once a day. Ruminants include goats, sheep, cattle, camels, deer, alpacas etc. Because of their many stomachs and ability to gain benefit from food by digesting more than once, it is wise to start in very small incremental doses. Mix with regular feed and dampen to adhere. These animals do NOT need much oil because organisms in the rumen make their own short-chain fatty acids to absorb curcumin and ruminants use turmeric very efficiently. 

OTHER SMALL ANIMALS 
Rats, Birds, Lizards, Guinea Pigs, Snakes, etc. — a pipette is often the easiest solution to administer turmeric solution. Start 1/4 tsp–1 tsp of turmeric powder once a day.

GOLDEN PASTE RECIPE:

Smaller portions work best. Cooking the turmeric in water helps to make it more digestible by softening the starches and beginning the digestive process. It also makes the curcumin in turmeric slightly more water soluble than it is without being cooked.

1/2 cup Turmeric Blend

1 cup Water

1/3 cup Coconut Oil (use raw, unrefined, cold-pressed)

         OR linseed oil (flaxseed)

         OR olive oil (use virgin/extra virgin)

Directions:

1)   Bring the turmeric and water to a boil in a saucepan, then lower heat and simmer until you have a thick paste. This should take about 7-10 minutes and you may need to add the extra water along the way for good consistency.

3)  Stir in well to mix the oil in everywhere and allow to cool again (if coconut oil is hard, it should melt in the mixture).

SUGGESTED USE:

Try 1/4 of a teaspoon, twice a day (with food and water), and build up to 3 - 4 times a day, for the first 4-5 days.

 

If you need more effect, increase to 1/2 - 3/4 of a teaspoon 3 - 4 times a day. You don't need much. Some move on to a full teaspoon for even more effect. See what your body needs and feed small amounts routinely to keep it in your system. 

When adding turmeric curcumin to diet for the first time, if there are any signs of loose stools or upset stomach then you may wish to reduce the serving to 1/8 tsp or so, and remain at a lower amount for a longer period. It will eventually pass and the gut microbiome will soon benefit.

Golden Paste will keep for 2-3 weeks in the fridge. Do not leave it out at room temperature. You can freeze for up to 2 weeks.

Why these oils? We recommened the 3 above because they are known to be non-inflammatory. That doesn’t mean other oils won’t work to allow absorption, just that the three oils in the recipe are the ones we strongly recommend. If you wish to use a different oil, you just need to be aware that it may not be as healthy a choice. What about butter, or ghee, or a fish oil? Butter and ghee are traditional oils in Indian cuisine and can indeed be used in golden paste if you prefer. A good quality salmon oil may be appropriate for animals. Because fish oils will go rancid much more quickly than animal or plant-based oils, you will need to freeze your golden paste in containers holding only a few days worth.