Evidence supporting the use of: Turmeric
For the health condition: Boils

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine for the treatment of skin conditions, including boils. The primary active compound in turmeric, curcumin, is known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties. Traditionally, turmeric is applied as a paste directly onto boils or consumed orally to help "purify the blood" and reduce inflammation.

There is some scientific rationale supporting these traditional uses. Laboratory studies have demonstrated that curcumin exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against various bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, a common cause of boils. Curcumin also has documented anti-inflammatory effects, which may help reduce the redness, swelling, and pain associated with boils. However, most of the evidence comes from in vitro (test tube) or animal studies rather than robust human clinical trials focused specifically on boils.

Few well-designed clinical studies have directly assessed the efficacy of turmeric for the treatment of boils in humans. Most scientific reviews conclude that, while turmeric shows promise due to its biological activities, more rigorous research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety for this specific condition. In summary, the use of turmeric for boils is primarily based on tradition, with a modest but growing body of preclinical scientific evidence suggesting potential benefits.

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Acacia
Achyranthes
Aconite
Activated charcoal
Aerva lanata
Agave
Agrimony
Ajoene
Alchornea
Alkanet
Alkanna
Allantoin
Allicin
Alliin
Allspice
Aloe vera
Alstonia scholaris
amber
American Liverleaf
Amor seco
Ampelopsis
anamu
andrographolide
anthraquinone
Antirrhinum majus
Aquilegia formosa
Aquilegia viridiflora
Arani
Ardisia
Arisaema
arnica
Asam gelugor
ash
Asteraceae
avens
babchi
Baccharoides anthelmintica
bael
bai ji
Baliospermum
balsam
banyan
Baphicacanthus cusia
Barleria
Bassia scoparia
bayberry
bee products
bee propolis
bentonite
benzoin
benzyl isothiocyanate
bermuda grass
Bidens pilosa
bishop\'s weed
bitter grass
black galingale
black nightshade
black root
black walnut
black-eyed Susan
blackboard tree
Bletilla
bloodroot
Boerhavia diffusa
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
borassus palm
borneol
boxthorne
Brazilian peppertree
buckthorn
burdock
Butea monosperma
bасора
Caesalpinia crista
cajuput
Calendula
California pitcher plant
Calotropis gigantea
camphor oil
capillary artemisia
carry me seed
castile soap
cedar
Cedrus libani
Celosia
Centipeda
chamomile
Chinese raisintree
Chiococca alba
chrysophanics
cinquefoil
Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum indicum
clove
cocklebur
coconut
colloidal silver
commiphora
copaiba oil
cowage seed
cowherb
croton seeds
curcumin
curry leaf
Cyathula
Cynodon dactylon
Cynoglossum grande
Davilla rugosa
devil\'s club
Dianthus
Dichrostachys glomerata
Didymocarpus
divi-divi
dragon\'s blood
Echinacea
Eclipta
elephant\'s head
Embelia
emu oil
Erodium cicutarium
essential oil blend
eucalyptus
eugenol
Eupatorium
Euphorbia
Eupolyphaga sinensis
European five-finger grass
fang-feng
fern
ferula assafoetida
Ficus religiosa
Ficus simplicissima
figwort
fleabane
Flueggea suffruticosa
Fomes fomentarius
gallotannin
garlic
garlic bulb
Genipa americana
geranium
ghatti
giant blazingstar
Glechoma hederacea
Gnaphalium
golden shower tree
goldenseal
heal-all
Hedyotis
hemp
henna
Herb Robert
herbal blend (proprietary)
Homalomena
honey
hound\'s tongue
Huang hua
hyacinth bean
Hydrocolloid
Immortelle
Indian bael
Indian coraltree
Indian fagonia
Indian kinotree
Indian nightshade
indigo leaves
Iris
Japanese sophora
Jessica\'s sticktight
jojoba oil
jungli-bean
Kachnar
Kamala
Kigelia africana
Kokilaksha
Lantana camara
lavender
Lebbek
Leptadenia
Leptospermum scoparium
Lesser speargrass
Levant cotton
lichen
Litsea
little ironweed
lodhtree
Lophira lanceolata
luffa
Lycopodium
Lygodium
Macaranga indica
magnesium
Mahonia
mallow
Malva sylvestris
marigold
Marking Nut Tree
Matapalo Tree
Matico
melaleuca alternifolia
Melia
Mesua
Microcos
Milkweed
Monoterpenes
Morinda
Morning glory
Mountain mahogany
Mugwort
Myrrh
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Neem tree
Nimbidin
nut grass
Oak
Onosma bracteatum
oregano
oregon grape
Oxystelma
paederia foetida
Pansit-pansitan
Paris polyphylla
parsley
Patrinia
paw paw
Pellitory
Pepper Bark Tree
Petiveria
Phyllanthus
Physalis angulata
plantain
Plectranthus amboinicus
Pluchea
Plumbago zeylanica
polymorpha
poppy
Premna
prepared aconite tuber
Propolis
Psacalium peltatum
punarnava
purified silver
purple Tephrosia
Pyrrosia
Quisqualis
red spiderling
resin
Rhus glabra
ricinoleic acid
Rubia cordifolia
Rubia yunnanensis
rue
Sangre de Grado
Sanguisorba
Sanicle
Sapindus mukorossi
Savory
Scabrous Gentian
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
Self-Heal
Semecarpus anacardium
Sensitive Plant
Sesbania
shen-chu
Sickle-leaf hare's ear
Sicklepod
siler root
Simaruba
Skunkvine
Smartweed
Smoketree
Smooth Alder
Solanaceae
Solanum indicum
Sophora
Southern Tsangshu
Spanish Needle
Sphaeranthus indicus
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squawvine
Stellaria dichotoma
Stereospermum
Stillingia
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Tea Tree Oil
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Terpinen-4-ol
Thaumatococcus daniellii
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thyme
Thymol
Thymus
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Tulbaghia
turmeric
typhonium
Varuna
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Violet
vitamin C
vitamin E
Waltheria ovata
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White oak
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Wintergreen
Witch Hazel
Wrightia tinctoria
xanthium (cockleburs)
Yerba Mansa
zanthoxylum
Zinc

Other health conditions supported by turmeric

Abdominal Pain
Abrasions
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Adenitis
Afterbirth Pain
Age Spots
Aging (prevention)
Allergies (food)
Allergies (respiratory)
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Cartilage Damage
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Chest Pain
Chicken Pox
Cholera
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Circulation (to the brain)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Colitis
Colon (atonic)
Colon (spastic)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Contagious Diseases
Convalescence
Convulsions
Corns
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cradle Cap
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Crohn's Disease
Cuts
Cystic Breast Disease
Cysts
Dandruff
Debility
Dementia
Denture Sores
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Diphtheria
Dislocation
Diverticulitis
Duodenal Ulcers
Dyspepsia
Endometriosis
Enteritis
Epstein Barr Virus
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Eyes (red or itching)
Eyesight (poor)
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Fatty Liver Disease
Fever
Fibroids (uterine)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Fibrosis
Free Radical Damage
Fungal Infections
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gall Stones
Gangrene
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Gastritis
Giardia
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Glands (swollen lymph)
Glaucoma
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Hashimoto's Disease
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Hemochromatosis
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Herpes
Impetigo
Indigestion
Infection
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Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Influenza
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itching
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Jaundice (adults)
Jaundice (infants)
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knees (weak)
Laryngitis
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leprosy
Lesions
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Leukemia
Lice
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Liver Detoxification
Lupus
Lyme Disease
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Lymphoma
Macular Degeneration
Malaria
Mastitis
Measles
Melanoma
Memory and Brain Function
Mental Illness
Metabolic Syndrome
Migraine
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Muscular Dystrophy
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Paralysis
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PMS Type P
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Senility
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Tendonitis
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Arteriosclerosis
Asthma
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Blood in Stool
Body Odor
Boils
Bronchitis
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Bursitis
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Carbuncles
Alzheimer's Disease
Arthritis
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Bladder Infection
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Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Edema
Fatigue