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Turmeric

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Curcuma longa

Oral Uses

  • Indigestion RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Turmeric is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; stimulates gallbladder; alleviates symptoms. Take turmeric daily, containing 1-2 g of curcumin, in divided doses, with meals, for many weeks.

  • Colon cancer RatingRatingRating

    Turmeric is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; fights cancer. Take turmeric daily, containing 1-2 g of curcumin, in divided doses, between meals, for many weeks.

  • Colon cancer prevention RatingRatingRating

    Turmeric is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; reduces colon cancer risk. Take turmeric daily, containing 1-2 g of curcumin, in divided doses, between meals, for many weeks.

  • Crohn's disease RatingRatingRating

    Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates pain; alleviates symptoms. Take turmeric daily, containing 1-2 g of curcumin, in divided doses, between meals, for many weeks.

  • General inflammation RatingRatingRating

    Turmeric reduces inflammation. Take turmeric daily, containing 1-2 g of curcumin, in divided doses, between meals, for many weeks.

  • General lymphoma RatingRatingRating

    Turmeric reduces inflammation; reduces swellings; enhances immune system. Take turmeric daily, containing 2-3 g of curcumin, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

  • Leukemia RatingRatingRating

    Turmeric reduces inflammation; enhances immune system. Take turmeric daily, containing 2-3 g of curcumin, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRatingRating

    Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take turmeric daily, containing 1-2 g of curcumin, in divided doses, between meals, for many weeks. Works better with bromelain.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRatingRatingRating

    Turmeric is a digestive; improves digestion; stimulates digestion. Take turmeric daily, containing 1-2 g of curcumin, in divided doses, with meals, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRatingRating

    Turmeric is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take turmeric daily, containing 1-2 g of curcumin, in divided doses, between meals, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antithrombotic RatingRatingRating

    Turmeric is an antithrombotic; reduces blood clot formation. Take turmeric daily, containing 1-2 g of curcumin, in divided doses, between meals, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antiviral RatingRatingRating

    Turmeric is an antiviral; fights virus. Take turmeric daily, containing 1-2 g of curcumin, in divided doses, between meals, for many weeks.

  • Action - Carminative RatingRatingRating

    Turmeric is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take turmeric daily, containing 1-2 g of curcumin, in divided doses, with meals, for many weeks.

  • Action - Choleretic RatingRatingRating

    Turmeric is a choleretic; stimulates bile production. Take turmeric daily, containing 1-2 g of curcumin, in divided doses, between meals, for many weeks.

Topical Uses

  • Genital herpes Rating

    Turmeric alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; used for treatment. Apply a topical preparation containing turmeric 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply a topical preparation containing turmeric 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antifungal RatingRatingRating

    Turmeric is an antifungal; fights fungus. Apply a topical preparation containing turmeric 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Insect repellant RatingRating

    Turmeric has an insect repellant effect. Apply turmeric containing topical preparation each 1 or 2 hours to have insect repellent effect.

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