Siem Reap - Turmeric (Saffron) available now

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Re: Siem Reap - Turmeric (Saffron) available now

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bittermelon wrote: Thu Jul 25, 2019 1:55 pm ^^ Interesting, personally I'm interested in its anti-inflammatory properties for reducing joint pain. Left my 80$ 360 gram tub in NZ (has a verified quantity of the active ingredient), am keen to try the stuff from the market and see if it provides the same relief. Always hard with these things to separate the real benefit from the placebo effect- but hell, if it works it works even if it is a trick of the mind.

Reckon I'd gladly sacrifice white sheets for less stretch marks, could just dye them saffron- or maybe that would be culturally inappropriate being the colour of Monks garb.
Turmeric is badly absorbed in our body, unless you put it into (spicy) food. Usually in capsules it's combined with pepper for easier absorption. Turmeric is also know for making med's less effective when taken (close) together.
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As stated, turmeric is used in some Khmer dishes, from what I've seen always fresh. Indian food mostly uses dried and powdered. Thai cuisine uses it as well. I love it in peanut sauce or added to the water I'm cooking my rice in.
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Re: Siem Reap - Turmeric (Saffron) available now

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Yeah saffron and tumeric are not the same thing.

I've got some saffron for sale if anyone's interested.
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