Re: How to balance thyroid & adrenals?

Turmeric; one of my favorites, both for irritated ileum and for the adrenals.
Like other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (such as licorice root), curcumin appears to act through some sort of adrenal mechanism (when the adrenals are removed, turmeric has no effect).”

· Turmeric stimulates the flow of bile; several constituents have this property.

· The increased flow of bile depend in part on the contraction of the gallbladder and in part on the increase in bile secretion;

· The stimulation of bile depends mostly on the presence of essential oil;

· The flavonoids cause the contraction of the gallbladder and thereby increase the effective emptying of this organ.”

"In the Indian Ayurveda system of herbal medicine, turmeric is known as strengthening and warming to the whole body. Traditional uses in India include to improve digestion, to improve intestinal flora, to eliminate worms, to relieve gas, to cleanse and strengthen the liver and gallbladder"
http://www.herballegacy.com/Alter_History.html