Turmeric, the type of herbs used for curries, has been shown to have some health benefits. Turmeric has long been used to treat arthritis, heartburn, stomach problems and diarrhea.
More recently, researchers discovered other benefits of turmeric, which is to help cure bad memory or memories associated with posttraumatic stress disorder -trauma or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In a new study led by Glenne Schafe, a psychology professor at Hunter College, researchers found that curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, can repair scary memories are formed in the brain after a traumatic experience.
"We've seen that mice fed a curcumin-rich diet improved the memory disruption caused fear," said Schafe.
"We also saw rats in the pre-fear, could lose the fear memory after eating fortified foods curcumin."
In the past, curcumin has been studied and shown to be examined its usefulness in treating multiple myeloma, pancreatic cancer, myelodysplastic syndrome, colon cancer, psoriasis, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, and even depression.
More recently, researchers discovered other benefits of turmeric, which is to help cure bad memory or memories associated with posttraumatic stress disorder -trauma or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In a new study led by Glenne Schafe, a psychology professor at Hunter College, researchers found that curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, can repair scary memories are formed in the brain after a traumatic experience.
"We've seen that mice fed a curcumin-rich diet improved the memory disruption caused fear," said Schafe.
"We also saw rats in the pre-fear, could lose the fear memory after eating fortified foods curcumin."
In the past, curcumin has been studied and shown to be examined its usefulness in treating multiple myeloma, pancreatic cancer, myelodysplastic syndrome, colon cancer, psoriasis, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, and even depression.
