Wizard of Vitamins

Turmeric Vitamin

What is Turmeric?

Turmeric in Diets

Turmeric Medicinal Treatments

Indigestion Rheumatoid arthritis Anterior uveitis (chronic) Atherosclerosis Bursitis Crohn's disease Genital herpes (topical) HIV support Inflammation Low back pain Osteoarthritis (in combination with boswellia, ashwagandha, and zinc) Pre- and post-surgery health Ulcerative colitis

Known Consequences of Turmeric Deficiency

Turmeric Recommended Dosages

Turmeric extracts standardized at 90 to 95% curcumin can be taken in the amount of 250 to 500 mg three times per day. Tincture, 0.5–1.5 ml three times per day, is sometimes recommended.

Turmeric Side Effects

Used in the recommended amounts, turmeric is generally safe. It has been used in large quantities as a condiment with no adverse reactions. Some herbal books recommend not taking high amounts of turmeric during pregnancy as it may cause uterine contractions and people with gallstones or obstruction of bile passages should consult their healthcare practitioner before using turmeric. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with turmeric.