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Turmeric
PARTS USED
Rhizome
NATIVE REGIONS
Asia, India, Indonesia
PREPARATIONS
Extract, capsules, tincture, powder
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Curcuma longa

COMMON NAMES
Turmeric

Zingiberaceae

FAMILY

  • Diarylheptanoids (curcumin)

  • Essential oils


anticarcinogenic

antitumour

choleretic

nephroprotective

anti-inflammatory

cardioprotective

depurative

neuroprotective

antimicrobial

carminative

hepatoprotective

radioportective

antioxidant

cholagogue

hypolipidaemic

vasoprotective



  • Inflammation

  • Arthritis

  • Digestive support


  • Doses above 15 mg per day should not be taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant medications

  • Some research shows possible liver damage if taken in excess

  • May increase irritation levels in some people


For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

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