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Depression | Refer to label instructions
| [3 stars] In a few studies of patients with depression, supplementation with curcumin significantly improved depression. |
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Osteoarthritis (Ashwagandha, Boswellia) | 1,000 mg daily boswellia resin herbal extract or two capsules, three times per day of Aticulin-F (formula containing 100 mg boswellia, 450 mg ashwagandha, 50 mg turmeric, and 50 mg zinc)
| [3 stars] A combination of boswellia, ashwagandha, turmeric, and zinc effectively treated pain and stiffness in one study, without the stomach irritation that is a common side effect of NSAIDs. |
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Indigestion, Heartburn, and Low Stomach Acidity | 500 mg four times per day, for indigestion | [2 stars] In a double-blind trial, turmeric was found to relieve indigestion. |
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Refer to label instructions
| [2 stars] In a double-blind trial, treatment with a proprietary product containing turmeric and fennel improved symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. |
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Osteoarthritis | Refer to label instructions
| [2 stars] In a double-blind trial, supplementation with curcuminoids significantly improved pain and overall functioning in people with osteoarthritis of the knee. |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis | 400 mg of curcumin three times daily | [2 stars] Turmeric’s active constituent, curcumin, is a potent anti-inflammatory compound that protects the body against free radical damage. |
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Alzheimer’s Disease | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] In case reports, three patients with Alzheimer's disease showed improvements in symptoms such as irritability, agitation, anxiety, and apathy after supplementing with turmeric. |
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Atherosclerosis | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Turmeric’s active compound curcumin has shown potent anti-platelet activity in preliminary studies. |
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Bursitis | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Some doctors recommend using the anti-inflammatory herbs boswellia, turmeric, willow, and topical cayenne ointment for bursitis.
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Chronic Anterior Uveitis | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Preliminary research indicates a possible benefit of turmeric extract for inflammation of the iris and middle coat of the eyeball chronic anterior uveitis). |
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Crohn’s Disease | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Turmeric contains curcumin, which has been reported to have anti-inflammatory activity. In one study, people given turmeric saw an improvement after three months. |
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Genital Herpes | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Research research suggests that substances found in turmeric have potential benefit for topical prevention of genital herpes. |
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HIV and AIDS Support | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Turmeric may be a useful herb with immune effects in people infected with HIV. One trial found that curcumin, turmeric’s main active compound, helped improve CD4+ cell counts. |
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Low Back Pain | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Turmeric is an herb known traditionally for its anti-inflammatory effects, a possible advantage for people suffering from low back pain. |
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Pre- and Post-Surgery Health | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Turmeric has anti-inflammatory effects. One trial found curcumin (from turmeric) was more effective than anti-inflammatory medication for relieving postsurgical inflammation. |
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Premenstrual Syndrome | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] In one double-blind trial, supplementation with curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) significantly improved symptoms of PMS, compared with a placebo. |
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Ulcerative Colitis | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Curcumin, a compound in turmeric, is anti-inflammatory and may improve symptoms of ulcerative colitis. |
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