Respiratory: Breathing problems; COPD, asthma, allergy (some inhibition of histamine production), hay fever (allergies), runny nose, sinusitis, cough, inhibition of some flu viruses

Eyes: Uveitis, conjunctivitis, delays cataracts

Cardiovascular: Improve circulation by opening up blood vessels, cardioprotective may help to decrease blood pressure

Gastrointestinal: Oral ulcers, Liver ailments(?), fatty liver, indigestion - German Commission e approved, flatulence, abdominal pain, bloating, loss of appetite, gallbladder, inflammatory bowel disease, indigestion, gastric ulcers (inhibits H pylori), colitis hepatoprotective.

Genitourinary: Menstrual difficulties, PMS, Urinary tract infections, kidney protective

Musculoskeletal: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains, swelling, wound healing, inflammation, gout

Neurologic: Memory

Skin: Smallpox (helps relieve symptoms), chicken pox (helps relieve symptoms), wound healing including diabetic wounds, itching from chronic kidney disease, acne, insect bites and stings

Mental Health: Depression, fatigue

Glucose: Helps regulate high blood sugar

Cholesterol: Helps lower cholesterol (including triglycerides)

Immunity: May help support immunity

Cancer: Skin cancer (melanoma); colon/colorectal; breast, stomach, and mouth cancer (Naganuma et al. 2006)

Infectious Disease: HIV, TB

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SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach upset, nausea, bloating, vomiting, diarrhea, can worsen GERD, dizziness, increased bleeding, hypoglycemia, constipation

CAUTION/CONTRAINDICATIONS: Gallbladder problems, GERD. Liver problems, clotting disorders, iron deficiency, infertility (may decrease fertility), and hormone-sensitive disorders (cancers, endometriosis, fibroids). Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat). Great caution with blood thinners. Caution with antidiabetic medications. Iron deficiency. Medications metabolized by P450 3A4 (essential to read link), P450 1A1, and 1A2 (see list). It may interact with other herbal medicines—medications that can potentially harm the liver.

FORMS: Capsules, teas, tablets, extracts,

DOSAGES: As directed

Reported doses – May NOT be supported by evidence (reported by various sources (WebMD, RxList, Epocrates, German Commission E and others). Read dosages and instructions carefully when available on label.

• 1.5-3 g for up to 3 months

• Allergic Rhinitis: 500 mg by mouth once daily

• Depression: 500 mg by mouth daily or twice daily

• Dyspepsia: 500 mg by mouth daily or 2 times daily

• High Cholesterol: 80 - 4000 mg by mouth daily (start on the lower side of dosing or discuss with a healthcare provider)

• Fatty liver disease 9non-alcoholic) 70 mg curcumin daily

• Osteoarthritis: 40-100 mg by mouth 2 times daily

• Psoriasis: Apply tonic to scalp 2 times daily

• Stress: 500 mg by mouth 2 times daily

Note: Beware of tainted turmeric - many grocery store products have several non-tumeric particles like insect fragments

Note: In addition, getting the full amount of medicinally "effective" curcumin is difficult as only a dietary additive - you need the supplement to get the full effect. Pepper with curcumin enhances absorption (the combination is called piperine)

*Disclaimer: The material above is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure a condition. The uses listed above are tentative; some have or are undergoing research trials, but many are not FDA-approved. You must investigate these supplements further before deciding to use them. Check interactions and contraindications on sites like Drugs.com or WebMD. Do not attempt to treat a serious condition like liver, kidney problems, high blood pressure, heart, cancer, diabetes, or thyroid issues without discussing it with a healthcare provider first. If you are pregnant, do not use supplements without discussing it with your healthcare provider.