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Curcuma longa What It Is Used For In traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric has been used to aid digestion and liver function, relieve arthritis pain, and regulate menstruation. How It Is Used Turmeric’s finger-like underground stems (rhizomes) are dried and taken by mouth as a powder or in capsules, teas, or liquid extracts. Turmeric can also be made into a paste and used on the skin. What the Science Says There is little reliable evidence to support the use of turmeric for any health condition because few clinical trials have been conducted. Side Effects and Cautions Turmeric is considered safe for most adults. High doses or long-term use of turmeric may cause indigestion, nausea, or diarrhea. In animals, high doses of turmeric have caused liver problems. No cases of liver problems
have been reported in people. People with gallbladder disease should avoid using turmeric as a dietary supplement, as it may worsen the condition.
Tell all your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care. For tips about talking with your health care providers about CAM, see NCCAM’s Time to Talk campaign at nccam.nih.gov/timetotalk/. Sources Turmeric. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed at www.naturaldatabase.com on July 22, 2009.
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Turmeric root. In: Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckman J, eds. Curcuma longa Linn.) and curcumin. Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed at www.naturalstandard.com on July 22, 2009. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. Newton, MA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000:379-384. For More Information Visit the NCCAM Web site at nccam.nih.gov and view Using Dietary Supplements Wisely (nccam.nih.gov/health/supplements/wiseuse.htm). NCCAM Clearinghouse Toll-free in the U.S.: 1-888-644-6226 TTY (for deaf and hard-of-hearing callers): 1-866-464-3615 E-mail: info@nccam.nih.gov CAM on PubMed® Web site: nccam.nih.gov/research/camonpubmed/ NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Web site: www.ods.od.nih.gov NIH National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus Turmeric Listing: www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-turmeric.html NCCAM has provided this material for your information. It is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your primary health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with your health care provider. The mention of any product, service, or therapy is not an endorsement by NCCAM.
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Preliminary findings from animal and laboratory studies suggest that a chemical found in turmeric—called curcumin—may have anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant properties, but these findings have not been confirmed in people.
NCCAM-funded investigators have studied the active chemicals in turmeric and their effects—particularly anti-inflammatory effects— in human cells to better understand how turmeric might be used for health purposes. NCCAM is also funding basic research studies on the potential role of turmeric in preventing acute respiratory distress syndrome, liver cancer, and post-menopausal osteoporosis.
Turmeric has also been applied directly to the skin for eczema and wound healing.
Today, turmeric is used for conditions such as heartburn, stomach ulcers, and gallstones. It is also used to reduce inflammation, as well as to prevent and treat cancer.
What are other reputable organizations and hospitals in the USA and worldwide saying about Turmeric or curcuma Longa ?
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Comments by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services dated March 2007 related to Curcuma Longa or Turmeric.
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