| Some Products using Curcumin/Turmeric | ||
| Product | Health Issue | Other Herbal Ingredients |
| men | green tea, milk thistle, ginger, hawthorn, ginkgo biloba | |
| men | green tea, milk thistle, bilberry, cranberry | |
| arthritis | grapeseed, nettle | |
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Traditional Uses
The rhisome of the turmeric plant has been traditionally used in in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. It can be prepared in various ways and was used to alleviate asthma and coughs.
Cirrent uses
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is being studied for its role in combating certain cancers including pancreatic, colorectal and reducing metastasis of breast cancer as well as multiple myeloma, and Alzheimer's disease. It is also thought to be effective against STDs including chlamydia and gonorrhea
Investigations into the low incidence of colorectal cancer amongst ethnic groups with a large intake of curries compared with the indigenous population have suggested that some active ingredients of turmeric may have anti-cancer properties.
Researchers are studying the use of a curcumin cream for psoriasis treatment. A cream based on curcumin called "Psoria-Gold," is showing anecdotal promise of treating the disease.
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Precautions (refer also to statements below)
Turmeric should not be taken in large doses in cases of gallstones, obstructive jaundice, acute bilious
News Comment
Cognitive Health
Natural Products Industry Insider, AZ - May 2006
... Intake of curcumin , a polyphenolic diketone derived from turmeric root, may also promote optimal cognitive function
Curry Flavor – Mail Tribune Scientists are studying the potential health benefits of turmeric ranging from cancer to cystic
fibrosis and Alzheimer’s.
MacGregor, Hilary E. Curry Flavor. Mail Tribune. March 8, 2006
Turmeric , cabbage can stop prostate cancer
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Turmeric , curcumin could help delay cataract: Study
Turmeric , the common ingredient in Indian foods, could well be helpful in delaying the onset of cataract, an eye problem of the ageing populations, especially ...
Hindu Business Line, India - Mar 15, 2006