OTHER NAMES Indian saffron, curcuma...

OTHER NAMES Indian saffron, curcuma, haridra, jianghuang, kyoo ukon

PART USED etymon and Rhizome

USES

* Primary uses: Inflammation, bursitis, arthritis, soft back pain

* Uses approved from the German Commission E: Turmeric tea is approved for dyspepsia (indigestion), especially in association with gall bladder dysfunction. Turmeric elevates bile production necessary for digesting dietary fat.

* Historical use: Joint pain and inflammation, indigestion, gas, constipation, poor vision, cough and to increase milk production.

* Other uses: Numerous medical studies indicate that turmeric has significant anti-inflammatory action, primarily to be ascribed to its active constituent, curcumin. Curcumin also has strong antioxidant action and histamine-lowering efficiencys both of which may contribute to its anti-inflammatory activity. Curcumin has been shown to debar platelet aggregation (clumping) associated with the increase of atherosclerosis. Preliminary studies indicate curcumin may have benefits in preventing numerous cancers and cancer metastasis (spread), and it may be used to enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation and to bring the rate of replication of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). most numerous recently, test tube and animal studies report that curcumin has achieved promising be the effects in the prevention and treatment of malaria.

attract favor toed FORMS AND AMOUNTS

* Standardized extract containing 90-95 percent curcumin: 250-500 mg three times daily

* Tincture (1:5 concentration): 3-35 mL three times daily

* Fluid extract (1:1 concentration): 05-15 mL three times daily

ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS Curcumin

MECHANISM OF ACTION The chemistry of turmeric is well documented, however the mechanism of action is still being elucidated and involves a wide array of biochemical pathways.

SIDE issues None known.

CONTRAINDICATIONS Not make acceptableed for use in those with obstruction of bile conduits or gallstones.

mix with drugs INTERACTIONS None known.

SAFETY IN PREGNANCY Not established for therapeutic dose. (Amounts used for culinary plans are presumed safe.)

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