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Try this supplement for you arthritic pain and stomach problems. The herb is safe to use so there's no danger there. Start with 500 mg once or twice daily and increase to four times daily as needed. Noone can say for certain if it would help with health conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease and others. However, this herb is safe to use so it is worth trying for several months to see if it benefits you. Table of Contents Suggested Benefits and
Traditional Uses
Side Effects, Toxicity and Warnings Common Drug & Health Condition Interactions Dosage & How to Take It Evidence of BenefitsSee Turmeric Health Benefits for a detailed discussion.
Facts about TurmericWhat is turmeric? There is a long history of using turmeric in Asian and Chinese medicine. Turmeric is a plant related to ginger. The above ground and underground roots (known as rhizomes) are used in food preparation, as a spice and for medicinal purposes. Recent research studies found out that the active ingredient of this supplement, curcumin, is able to make cells more resistant to infection. Often, people simply refer to curcumin when discussing this herb as it is the active ingredient. Turmeric contains curcuminoids such as curcumin which is a yellow pigment. Research studies in animals show that curcumin has the following health benefits:
Suggested Benefits and Traditional Uses Orally
Side Effects, Toxicity and WarningsThis supplement has very few side effects. The most commonly reported side effects are stomach upset, nausea and diarrhea.When applied on the skin, this supplement may cause an allergic reaction in some people. Safe - Turmeric is safe to use in appropriate amounts both as a supplement and in food sources. It has a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) rating in the USA. Pregnancy and Lactation - It is believed that turmeric may cause stimulation to the uterus when taken in amounts greater than found in food sources. It is unknown whether using this supplement is safe to take while breastfeeding. Common Drug & Health Condition InteractionsWarfarin / Blood Thinners / Bleeding Disorder - caution There are some
reports that taking turmeric along with blood thinning medications such
as Plavix, Aspirin or Coumadin (warfarin) might increase the risk of
bleeding. Let your
doctor
know when you are using this herbal remedy and have blood work done.
Stomach Ulcers / Stomach Upset - caution As this herb
might worsen existing stomach problems, avoid using high doses as it
may cause stomach ulcers.
Gallstones / Bile Duct Obstruction or Blockage - avoid if possible This herb is
known to cause the gallbladder to contract, it can worsen
conditions of gallbladder problems. Discuss this with your doctor first
before starting this natural remedy.
Dosage & How to Take ItThis supplement comes as a powder, capsules, tea and extract formulations.For treating stomach upset, the typical turmeric dose is 500 mg taken up to four times daily. If you are taking the powdered root, the typical dosage is 1,000 to 3,000 mg daily (taken in divided doses). Related Articles and Resources Stomach Bloating Cure with Natural RemediesOsteoarthritis pain? Try These Herbs First Return to Natural Remedies List ![]() Use the search box below to
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