Evidence supporting the use of: Turmeric
For the health condition: Acid Indigestion

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Turmeric has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, for digestive complaints including acid indigestion (dyspepsia). The active compound in turmeric, curcumin, is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which are thought to soothe the digestive tract and reduce symptoms like bloating and discomfort. Traditional practitioners have often recommended turmeric either as a powder, in food, or as an herbal decoction to alleviate symptoms related to excess stomach acid and poor digestion.

Scientific evidence supporting turmeric’s effectiveness for acid indigestion is limited and generally of low quality. A few small clinical studies have suggested that turmeric or curcumin may improve symptoms of dyspepsia, but these studies often have methodological weaknesses such as small sample sizes, lack of blinding, or inadequate controls. For example, a study published in Phytotherapy Research (2019) found that curcumin could help relieve dyspeptic symptoms, but acknowledged the need for larger, more rigorous trials. Most reviews conclude that while turmeric appears to be safe for most people when used in culinary amounts, there is insufficient high-quality scientific evidence to firmly recommend it for treating acid indigestion.

In summary, turmeric’s use for acid indigestion is primarily rooted in traditional medicine, with only modest and preliminary scientific support. Anyone considering turmeric for digestive issues should consult a healthcare provider, especially since high doses may sometimes worsen reflux in sensitive individuals.

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green chiretta
apple
artichoke
bacillus coagulans
barberry
barley
basil
Myrobalan
berberine
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Bifidobacterium longum
black cumin
radish
blackberry
rice
bupleurum falcatum
bасора
calcium
cassia bark
celery
chamomile
chen pi
chloride
cinnamon
citrus oil
citrus sinensis (proprietary)
clove
coating
coconut milk
Coptis chinensis
cucumber
turmeric
dandelion
fennel
fiber blend (proprietary)
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
gentian root
ginger
gooseberry
Greek mountain tea
green banana
HCL
horseradish
Indian gum arabic tree
quassia
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus brevis
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
Lactobacillus casei
Lactobacillus fermentum
Lactobacillus gasseri
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lactiplantibacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus reuteri
Lactobacillus salivarius
lemon
licorice root
lipase
lovage
magnesium
Marshmallow
Mastic gum
Methylmethionine sulfonium chloride (vitamin U)
Microbial enzymes (proprietary)
Milk
Mint
olive
oregano
ox bile
papain
pear
pepsin
phellodendron amurense
pineapple
plantain
plum fruit
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
pumpkin
raspberry
rhizome
rosemary
slippery elm bark
spearmint leaf
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vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
Wasabi
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bentonite
squawvine
cardamom
atractylodes
papaya
shen-chu
Indian bael
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
Hedychium spicatum
anise
Tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
Fumaria parviflora
Swertia
Szechuan lovage
bile salt
buckthorn
prickly ash
lemongrass
root tuber
flowering quince
sweet flag
zanthoxylum
sodium alginate
caraway
anemarrhena asphodeloides
Menthol oil
aster root
fungal enzymes blend (proprietary)
peach
paw paw
White oak
horehound
herbal blend (proprietary)
Sichuan pepper
Alginic acid
indigo leaves
enzymes blend (proprietary)
cayenne pepper
sea salt
apple cider vinegar
Actinidin
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Acacia
Agrimony
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asafoetida
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arrowroot
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buttermilk
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blackthorn
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bicarbonate
balsam
bishop\'s weed
bayleaf
belleric myrobalan
black galingale
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bitter grass
bael
butternut
boldo
black salt
bee products
black nightshade
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borassus palm
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bitter principals
bacteria
black root
banana
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bottle gourd
borneol
cumin
centaury
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coconut
curry leaf
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carqueja
coriander
cactus
cape aloe
Centaurium erythraea
citron
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carvone
curcumen
capers
colombo
cubeb
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cabbage
chirata
Chaenomeles lagenaria
calamus
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costus
colocynth
dragonhead
dill
empresstree
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enzyme blend
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emodin
fiber
fumitory
fernbush
fleabane
flavonones
false calumba
goldthread
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gentian
gum
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Gentianella amarella
giant blazingstar
gallotannin
Gardenia jasminoides
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ghatti
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heal-all
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honey loquat syrup
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iridoids
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kuding tea
loquat
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luffa
lotus
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mallow
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Abdominal Pain
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Acid Indigestion
Acne
Adenitis
Afterbirth Pain
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Alzheimer's Disease
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