What is Turmeric?
Category: Supplements
Most popular types: NSI Tumeric Integrative Therapeutics Theracurmin Spring Valley Tumeric Show all
In Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is thought to have many medicinal properties and many in India use it as a readily available antiseptic for cuts, burns and bruises. It has fluoride which is thought to be essential for teeth. It is also used as an antibacterial.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflammation | 175 | 63 | |
| General health | 60 | 26 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 39 | 51 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 28 | 6 | |
| Pain | 17 | 7 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 14 | 5 |
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- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 148 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Turmeric
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 2 | |
| Heartburn | 2 | |
| Bad taste in mouth | 1 | |
| Constipation | 1 | |
| Daytime sedation | 1 | |
| Inflammation | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Turmeric
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 8 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 24 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 10 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 13 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 4 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 3 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Turmeric after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Aripiprazole (Abilify) | 1 | |
| Diclofenac (Voltaren) | 1 | |
| Prednisone (Prednisone Intensol) | 1 |
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