Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Curcuma, commonly known as turmeric, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. In these traditions, turmeric is sometimes used to address various digestive issues, including constipation, by purportedly stimulating bile flow and improving gut motility. However, the specific use of curcuma for constipation in children is only weakly supported in traditional texts; most references are vague and relate to general digestive health rather than targeted pediatric constipation remedies.

Scientific studies on curcuma's effectiveness for treating constipation—particularly in children—are lacking. While some adult studies suggest a mild prokinetic effect of turmeric and its constituents (such as curcumin) on gut motility, these findings have not been consistently replicated or specifically assessed in pediatric populations. There is also a lack of robust clinical trials or systematic reviews supporting its use for this indication in children. Overall, the justification for using curcuma in pediatric constipation is based primarily on traditional practices rather than scientific validation, and the evidence supporting its effectiveness is minimal.

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