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Background
Turmeric (
Curcuma longa
L.)
Common names: turmeric, turmeric root, Indian saffron
M b f th i
f il Zi ib
em er o e g nger am y, ng eraceae
Turmeric rhizoma
Background
Uses
Culinary:
•
flavoring and coloring agent
•
main spice in curry
Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine
:
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topical application for eczema and wound healing
•
aid digestion and liver function
•
relieve arthritis pain
•
regulate menstruation
Current research
:
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osteoarthritis, Alzheimer disease, eye inflammation,
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colorectal cancer, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, stomach upset
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gingivitis, stomach ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, RA and more…
Source: NCCIH Dietary Supplement Database (
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/turmeric/ataglance.html