Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Matthew Capowski

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This thread will be used to discuss turmeric.

The CRC Press Book Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects 2nd edition has an excellent chapter on Turmeric that includes 147 references: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92752/

Turmeric: Pros, Cons, and Contraindications by Lesley Tierra: https://www.planetherbs.com/lesley-tierras-blogs/turmeric-pros-cons-and-contraindications.html

Turmeric does indeed reduce pain and swelling, but overdosing with it or taking it for prolonged periods does deplete the Blood and Yin. This is even more true for vegetarians, vegans and women during menses and so these folks should be particularly careful with this herb. It takes a long time to nourish Yin again, and the dampening herbs that do so put the digestive system at risk.

An animal model study showing that curcumin reduced nephrotoxicity and improved anticancer activity when used as an adjunct to cancer treatment: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28420987

Turmeric in Commerce https://sustainableherbsprogram.org/explore/plants-in-commerce/turmeric-2/
 
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