[FairOpinion]

"A very interesting property of these compounds is that they have been shown to cause cell death in tumor cells but not in normal cells,"

Quite impressive. I've read about propolis being good for almost anything, due to its anti-bacterial, and disinfectant properties of killing bacteria and virii.

[FairOpinion]

PING

[FairOpinion]

Sorry, typo in title: TURMERIC.

[MamaLucci]

Curcumin may end up being a 'wonder drug'.

Curcumin, a major constituent of turmeric, corrects cystic fibrosis defects.

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION TO FUND CLINICAL TRIAL OF POTENTIAL CURCUMIN THERAPY

[Sabatier]

Very interesting. I love curry.

[de Buillion]

bump.

[WorkingClassFilth]

It is also anti-fungal as well having anti-oxidant properties. I tend to cast a skeptics eye on all of the anecdotal claims but by the same token I don't dismiss properties worthy of serious research interest. I refine and manufacture the stuff on a small scale for local sale.

[Thinkin' Gal]

Turmeric and curry, mmmmmm. Turmeric in the rice, turmeric in the couscous, turmeric in the hummus, turmeric in the chicken soup, turmeric in the pasta... and lots of chicken curry. Maybe that explains why yellow is such a good color on me? :-)

[upchuck]

Unfortunately, neither of these naturally occuring substances can be patented. Thus the big drug companies won't spend a dime on research.

[Coleus]

Melanoma Research - Abstract: Volume 14(3) June 2004 p 165-171, June 2004

Cancer Resources—Cancer News, Cancer Conferences, Cancer Causes

In vitro and in vivo anti-tumoral effect of curcumin against melanoma cells

[TASMANIANRED]

bump

[Colorado Doug]

bump for later

[television is just wrong]

I heard about tumeric many years ago. There are many natural herbs, peppers, and supplements to keep us healthy.

God is wonderful and is willing to help us.

[nmh]

Bump for later read.

[Lil'freeper]

A Nutrition Ping List For Those Interested in the Research of Dr. Weston A. Price

Interesting

[bert]

It won't kill mites however and the mites are wiping out the bee populations that produce the propolis

[null and void]

irrelevant witch doctor ping

[demsux]

What if someone smokes it.

That's right, it would be illegal.

[djf]

Having seen the movie "Medicine Man", and heard rumors it was based on a true story, I was not surprised when I finally read about a South American plant called Graviola.

The drug companies have things they will never release. They can't patent them.

[Lancey Howard]

I eat raw bee pollen every day. I presume that it contains at least some propolis?

[righttackle44]

Finally! A practical breakthrough in the fight against cancer.

Fight cancer. Eat more ribs.

Mansion Barbecue Spice Mix Recipe

Ingredients
2 Tbsp paprika
1/2 tsp curry powder
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground cumin

Instructions
Mix all ingredients together and rub on beef cuts such as T-bones, tenderloin, top sirloin and top loin (strip). Grill or broil 3 to 4 inches from heat 10 to 13 minutes for medium rare.

Yield: 6 servings

[Porterville]

Also works for a stuffed up head and helps to energize the body. Also, works to keep your appearance young. But they'll learn about that later.

[diamond6]

Where can one find Propolis?

[diamond6]

Have either of you ever heard of Essiac Tea being effective in fighting cancer?