He based his sermon from a passage in the Song of Solomon, one of the books of the Old Testament. "Your plants are an orchard of pomegranates with pleasant fruits, fragrant henna with spikenard, spikenard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon with all trees of frankincense, myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices," the verse states. (Song of Solomon 4:13-14)
In the verse, saffron is called "kurkum" in both Hebrew and Arabic. The kurkum plant is mentioned only once in the Bible in association with spikenard and cinnamon, spices imported from the Far East. In the modern day, turmeric can be found under the name kurkum in Arab nations – where it is used both as a condiment and medicinal drug.
The flowers of the kurkum plant were collected both for coloring and healing purposes, which connects it to turmeric. The rhizome is crushed into a powder called curcumin used to color and flavor curries and to dye cloth with bright yellow color. Curcumin, whose name stems from kurkum, also pertains to the most prominent chemical constituent in turmeric.
According to Dr. James Duke's book "Herbs of the Bible," turmeric is an indispensable constituent of curry powder. It provides a natural dye that colors leather, silk, palm fiber, wool and cotton. Turmeric essential oil also contains curcumin and has shown antiarthritic and anti-inflammatory activity in rats.
"And then [the book] says powdered turmeric is an antioxidant," Adams said. "But as I know, turmeric is a very powerful anti-inflammatory natural medicine from the mind of God."
Different cultures agree on turmeric's health benefits
According to the Bible nutrition educator, turmeric possesses anticancer and neuroprotective properties. It also helps stabilize blood sugar, cures liver problems and addresses ulcer. It can also be applied externally as an ointment to heal skin sores. (Related: Turmeric: This ancient super spice can offer unmatched healing properties)
Vertigo attacks can be addressed by applying a paste made from fresh turmeric rhizome to the head. Duke's book also mentioned that inhaling fumes from burning turmeric relieves nasal congestion, while dried and powdered turmeric offers relief from bronchitis.
Other cultures also make use of turmeric to address various ailments, with Asians using it for jaundice. Cambodians apply turmeric leaves to reduce fevers; they also blow turmeric and alum into the ear to relieve infections. The paste of turmeric flowers is used to cure the venereal disease gonorrhea, ringworm (a fungal skin disease) and other parasitic skin diseases.
Meanwhile, Indians use the turmeric root to treat leech bites and diarrhea. Ayurvedic medicine makes use of turmeric essential oil as an antiseptic, antacid and tonic in small doses. In larger doses, turmeric essential oil offers relief for spasms.
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Listen to the 34th sermon of the Health Ranger Mike Adams about turmeric and other healing spices in the Bible below.
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