Tumeric (Curcuma longa)

Identification
Generic Name
Tumeric (Curcuma longa)
Brand Name

 

Indication

Condition Contra-Indication
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Other Contra-Indication
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Class Contra-Indication
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We have incomplete side-effect data.

Side Effects

Efficacy of Tumeric as an Alternative Medicine According to GRADE* Ranking:



Osteoarthritis Erosive [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of arthritis. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence



Alzheimer's Disease [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]:

Recommendation: Strongly in Favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of Alzheimers. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Moderate level of evidence


Anorectal Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Breast Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Cystic Fibrosis [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cystic fibrosis. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Esophageal Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Hypercholesterolaemia [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Osteoarthritis [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of arthritis. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Peptic Ulcer Disease [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of ulcers. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Postreptococcal Reactive Arthritis [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of arthritis. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Rheumatoid Arthritis [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of arthritis. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Stomach Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Colon Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Colorectal Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Oral Cavity Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Kidney Transplantation [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in kidney transplants, decreasing the risk of organ rejection. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Squamous Cell Carcinoma [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Anal Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Gastric Ulcer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of ulcers. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Familial Hypercholesterolaemia [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Acne Vulgaris:

Recommendation: No recommendation (Tumeric root is a natural treatment however there is insignificant evidence that it is effective in treating acne vulgaris)  

Grade of Evidence: Very low level of evidence 


* www.gradeworkinggroup.org





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