Can Organic Turmeric Powder fights with Corona Virus (COVID-19) ??

What to eat to help defend yourself from coronavirus? Because of the present COVID-19 outbreak and the fear around it, medical experts have a few suggestions besides washing hands, not being in crowded spaces, and so on how to enhance the immune system and possibly reduce the symptoms as there is no treatment for the coronavirus. “Turmeric sales to Europe and Asia have shot up because its medicinal properties are getting renewed attention at the time when the coronavirus is spreading rapidly.” from M/s Tripulse International Pvt. Ltd as a Trader of DaMaulik Organic Spices.” “The overall jump in demand for fruits and vegetables has increased by 15%. But we have seen the demand for turmeric jump by 300%," said Nitin Kumar, chief executive officer at Bionyx Pharma. Many of the exporters said the cancellation of flights has made it difficult for the traders to fully take advantage of the opportunity. 

Organic Turmeric is being plugged as the only way to keep inflammation in your body low down so that you have an enhanced chance of fighting the coronavirus infectivity. Many nutritionists and health experts have shared how antioxidant-rich life bacteria supplements, garlic, eggs, and turmeric can help boost your health speedily. A nutritionist Gourav Kala declaration as, “One of my favorite anti-inflammatory ingredients is DaMaulik Turmeric because it’s 100% Organic & USDA certified. I add it to everything. Seriously. The compound in turmeric known as curcumin holds a surplus of benefits and DaMaulik has 5% curcumin which has one of the best in the Indian market.” Turmeric is being sponsored by some medical experts for reducing lung inflammation along with the rising COVID-19 cases in India. The virus is particularly known to attack the respiratory system. As per Mr. Jitender Dager, “Dadima’s / Grandma's remedy may not hurt, although here's what you really need to beat or protect from coronavirus. Its medicinal uses have been described for over 5000 years. Turmeric, a sacred part of Indian ceremonies, is also a widely-heralded superfood that researchers accept as true can be a powerful weapon against many diseases.”

Turmeric is a blossoming plant, Curcuma longa of the ginger family as Zingiberaceae. The plant is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia that requires temperatures between 20 °C to 30 °C and an extensive amount of annual rainfall to flourish. Turmeric powder has a warm, bitter, sharp, pungent aroma flavor and earthy. Although long used in Ayurvedic medicine, where it is also known as “Haridra”. Turmeric is being advertised as the only way to keep inflammation in your body low down so that you have a better chance of fighting the coronavirus infection. 

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) emerged in early 2003 to cause a very severe acute respiratory syndrome, which eventually resulted in a 10% case-fatality rate. As 100% Organic Damaulik Turmeric with 5% Curcumin is often used with hot milk, which is believed to keep the respiratory system healthy So Diterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, triterpenoids, lignoids, and curcumin was shown to inhibit SARS-CoV in the range of 3–10 µM.

However, the existence of cheaper synthetic food colorants and formulation challenges in curcumin-based products influence the expansion of the market. The ultimate mission is that the DaMaulik Company provides 100% Organic Turmeric as solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) loaded with 5% guaranteed curcumin so Use the power of turmeric and boost your immunity with Curcumin in the time of viral infection. Immunity is our body’s natural protection against disease-causing bacteria and viruses. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties contained Curcumin as because it’s an extract of Turmeric. In Italy place name as Bologna region in northern Italy where the death toll from coronavirus has been high. A local resident, Dileep Kumar, places his trust in traditional Indian home remedies. “The fear is always there that I can fall prey to this virus,” said Kumar. He has made it a habit to drink turmeric water and milk laced with pepper whenever he can. Immunity is our body’s natural defense against disease-causing bacteria and viruses. It can considerably reduce the chances of getting sick. It is only due to the weak immunity that people are getting affected by the widespread coronavirus and other such pandemics.

Extracts/natural products Viral replication (SARS-CoV 3CL) Diterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, triterpenoids, lignoids, curcumin as 3–10 µM.  (Source details below explained) However, because of the low percentage levels in standardized turmeric powder, it is difficult to reap all benefits by just taking ordinary turmeric in the market. DaMaulik Company provides organic turmeric powder with really amazing 5% guaranteed curcumin So use the power of turmeric and boost your immunity with curcumin in the time of viral infections.

Miscellaneous anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus agents with less-well-defined targets of inhibition (2007–2011):-

Findings suggest that specific abietane-type diterpenoids, lignoids and curcumin exhibit strong anti-SARS-CoV effects.

Target	Targeted function/molecule type	Antiviral agent	Significant antiviral activity (EC50/IC50)†	Ref./Source ¥
Viral Replication	SARS-CoV 3CL protease?	Diterpenoids, Sesquiterpenoids, Triterpenoids, Lignoids, Curcumin	3–10 µM	Wen CC, Kuo YH, Jan JT, et al.

†Selective index = antiviral efficacy value (EC50 or IC50)/toxicity value (IC50 or CC50).

CC50:   Half-maximal cytotoxic concentration;
CoV:     Coronavirus;
EC50:   Half-maximal effective concentration;
HHA:    Hippeastrum hybrid lectin (amaryllis bulbs);
IC50:    Half-maximal inhibitory concentration;
SARS:   Severe acute respiratory syndrome;
TSL:      Toona sinensis leaf;
UDA:     Urtica dioica agglutinin.

¥ ( Sources - Wen CC, Kuo YH, Jan JT, et al. Specific plant terpenoids and lignoids possess potent antiviral activities against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. J. Med. Chem. 2007;50:4087–4095. )

Even if this drug is approved for COVID-19, it will cost at least $25,000-$30,000 per patient. Nature has effective molecules for lowering IL-6 naturally: turmeric/curcumin, resveratrol, and lutein. The above appeal was based on scientific articles which state that curcumin can increase the expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2 enzyme). In another scientific article, it was stated that the ACE2 enzyme is a receptor of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCov-2) that causes Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID 19). Thus, it is feared that eating turmeric and Curcuma can pose a greater risk to be infected with the SARSCov-2 virus. Prof. Manges explained that the ACE2 enzyme is an enzyme that mediates angiotensin changes. Angiotensin itself is a hormone that is needed to constrict blood vessels resulting in an increase in blood pressure.

Other some tips to improve immunity:

• Improve endurance through super healthy living patterns.

• Eat complete nutritious food, including milk and eggs.

• Eat a variety of spices because of their great chemical contents, regularly but not too much. For example, a cup of ginger drinks every evening.

• Consider eating at least 5 dates every day directly or in the form of infused water.

• Drink enough water.

• Maintain cleanliness.

• Avoid the crowds and perform social distancing as optimal as possible.

The best ways to prevent infection and the spread of the virus are:

• Washing hands frequently and thoroughly, using soap and hot water.
• Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, if soap and water are not readily available.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue and discard tissue in the trash.
• Stay home when sick.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using regular household cleaning sprays or wipes.

The Bright part of Health is Organic Turmeric Powder:-

Curcumin is a bright yellow derived from the root of the plant Curcuma longa (also called turmeric) and its medicinal uses have been described for over 5000 years. It is sold as an herbal supplement, cosmetics ingredient, food flavoring, and food coloring. The curcumin market is expected to witness a huge development due to growth in consumer awareness regarding its therapeutic properties. Turmeric and curcumin, one of its constituents, have been studied in numerous clinical trials for various human diseases and conditions. Enhanced health consciousness, multiple health benefits of curcumin, an increased need for natural & organic supplements have fueled the demand for curcumin in the past few years, thus propelling the growth of the curcumin market. But if curcumin enters plasma in more than reasonable amounts, there is a high risk of toxicity since it is promiscuous, and interacts with several proteins known to increase the risk of adverse effects. More than 1500 papers published within the last half a century have revealed that curcumin has a potential in the treatment of a wide variety of inflammatory diseases including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, Alzheimer's, psoriasis, etc, through modulation of numerous molecular targets.  Diferuloylmethane (1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione), also called Curcumin, which represents about 2–8% of most turmeric preparations, gives turmeric its distinct color and flavor.  In its own right, curcumin is known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and antioxidant effects. Curcumin is a yellow pigment found primarily in turmeric, a flowering plant of the ginger family best known as a spice. In high amounts, it may be unsafe for women during pregnancy. Two preliminary clinical studies in cancer patients consuming high doses of curcumin (up to 8 grams per day for 3–4 months) showed no toxicity, though some subjects reported mild nausea or diarrhea. (Source as a Part of the ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY book series (AEMB, volume 595)).

Kerala institute based institute called Shree Chitra Tirunal Institue of Medical Sciences has earned US patent for turmeric-based cancer treatment as introducing a method to treat cancer by using curcumin, a compound found in turmeric. Besides, factors such as living a healthy life, rise in demand for organic-based foods as well as ayurvedic medicinal formulations, and innovations in pharmaceutical & skincare products using curcumin have supplemented the growth of the global curcumin market. However, the presence of cheaper synthetic food colorants and formulation challenges in curcumin-based products affect the growth of the market. Inclusion of curcumin in ayurvedic as well as herbal nutritional supplements and skincare products are expected to increase the popularity and demand for curcumin in the coming years.

Pharmaceutical was the largest segment that accounted for more than half the share of the global industry revenue in 2017. Curcumin is used as an important ingredient in many medical and food applications owing to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cartilage building properties. Pharmaceutical industries are actively trying to formulate curcumin-based medicines in the form of powder, capsules, and syrups for treatment of numerous diseases and health problems such as healing wounds, treating sprains, arthritis, liver problems, diabetes, gastric problems, Alzheimer, and migraine. Increase in scope of its application in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry is expected to boost the growth of the curcumin market during the forecast period.

Thanks & Regards, 

Gourav Kala,
Certified Fitness & Wellness Coach,
+91-9999944773

Special Thanks to:-

Mr. Jitender Dagar as a Managing Director of DaMaulik Organics.

Mr. Nitin Kumar ( 9991154544) as a CNF Distributor of DaMaulik Organic Spices is Tripulse International Pvt Ltd, Faridabad

Disclaimer: The article is based on general information regarding the benefits of turmeric. Please consult your medical professional before starting any treatment. 

(The author is Nutritionist  certified from The Health Sciences Academy and user of DaMaulik Organic Turmeric Powder. Views expressed are personal.)