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- Title
Turmeric (Curcuma longa): An Evidence-Based Systematic Review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration.
- Authors
Ulbricht, Catherine; Basch, Ethan; Barrette, Ernie-Paul; Boon, Heather; Chao, Wendy; Costa, Dawn; Higdon, Elizabeth R.B.; Isaac, Richard; Lynch, Margaret; Papaliodis, George; Grimes Serrano, Jill M.; Varghese, Minney; Vora, Mamta; Windsor, Regina; Woods, Jen
- Abstract
The article focuses on the therapeutic use of turmeric based on various studies. It says that turmeric has the possible safety effects for various kinds of patients including patients prone to gastrointestinal distress, patients with diabetes or other glycemic disorders, and patients prone to hypotension. According to a preliminary research conducted by R. C. Rawal and colleagues, turmeric may help reduce eczema symptoms. Moreover, turmeric and curcumin have anti-inflammatory properties.
- Subjects
GALLSTONES; DRUG therapy for hyperlipidemia; MEDICAL botany; PEPTIC ulcer prevention; SPICES; THROMBOSIS prevention; TUMOR prevention; INFLAMMATION prevention; ECZEMA; HEPATOTOXICOLOGY; THERAPEUTIC use of plant extracts; PHYTOCHEMICALS; CLINICAL trials; COGNITION; EYE diseases; INDIGESTION; IRRITABLE colon; LONGITUDINAL method; MEDICINAL plants; ORAL drug administration; OSTEOARTHRITIS; PRODUCT safety; PLANT roots; SCABIES; CUTANEOUS therapeutics; UVEITIS; WEIGHT loss; SYSTEMATIC reviews; EVIDENCE-based medicine; PROFESSIONAL practice; RANDOMIZED controlled trials; BLIND experiment; PREVENTION; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Alternative & Complementary Therapies, 2011, Vol 17, Issue 4, p225
- ISSN
1076-2809
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1089/act.2011.17409