Turmeric
Turmeric has a history of being used for inflammation and cancer. Early studies in animals have suggested it may have anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant properties.
Turmeric Overview
Turmeric is a plant.
Turmeric is used most often for heartburn, stomach ulcers, gallstones, inflammation, and cancer.
High doses or long-term use of turmeric may cause indigestion, nausea, or diarrhea.
Turmeric Cautionary Labels
Uses
Turmeric is used most often for heartburn, stomach ulcers, gallstones, inflammation, and cancer.
Turmeric may be used for other conditions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Side Effects of Turmeric
Turmeric is considered safe for most adults.
High doses or long-term use of turmeric may cause indigestion, nausea, or diarrhea.
This is not a complete list of turmeric side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Turmeric Interactions
No drug interactions have been listed. However, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Not all interactions are known or reported and new drug interactions are continually being reported.
Turmeric Precautions
Special precautions & warnings:
- In animals, high doses of turmeric have caused liver problems. No cases of liver problems have been reported in people.
- People with gallbladder disease should avoid using turmeric as a dietary supplement, as it may worsen the condition.
