What is Turmeric?
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In Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is thought to have many medicinal properties and many in India use it as a readily available antiseptic for cuts, burns and bruises. It has fluoride which is thought to be essential for teeth. It is also used as an antibacterial.
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How do members experience Turmeric?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflammation | 190 | 85 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 93 | 333 | |
| General health | 68 | 38 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 28 | 6 | |
| Pain | 17 | 7 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 3 | |
| Heartburn | 2 | |
| Bad taste in mouth | 1 | |
| Constipation | 1 | |
| Daytime sedation | 1 | |
| Inflammation | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 19 | |
| None | 426 |
Member evaluations
life well lived
evaluated on May 01, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Slight
- Side effects: None
msims1963
evaluated on Jul 07, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
KipWong
evaluated on Feb 28, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Slight
- Side effects: None
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