Herbal medicine
Turmeric
Curcuma longa
Emerging evidence
Source covers: Osteoarthritis · Inflammation
What the source covers
Turmeric root contains curcumin, the compound most studied for joint pain and inflammation. Reviews collected by NCCIH describe small trials with mixed results, and absorption varies widely between supplement formulations.
Potential benefits, as reported
NCCIH summarises trials of curcumin for osteoarthritis and inflammatory conditions, and notes that study sizes are small and findings are not consistent across trials.
Risks and side effects
Digestive upset is the most commonly reported side effect of higher-dose curcumin supplements. Turmeric may interact with anticoagulant and antiplatelet medicines.
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Turmeric
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) · nccih.nih.gov
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