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Source of validity: Scientific
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Curcumen refers to the group of sesquiterpenoid compounds found predominantly in the rhizome of Curcuma longa (turmeric) and other Curcuma species. The use of turmeric and its extracts for digestive ailments, including dyspepsia (indigestion), has a long history in traditional medicine, especially in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. However, modern scientific studies have also evaluated the efficacy of curcumen and related turmeric compounds for this purpose.

Clinical research, including randomized controlled trials, has indicated that turmeric extracts (which contain curcumen and curcuminoids) can help alleviate symptoms of dyspepsia such as bloating, abdominal pain, and discomfort. For example, a meta-analysis published in Journal of Clinical Medicine (2021) reviewed several studies and found that turmeric extracts significantly improved dyspeptic symptoms compared to placebo. The proposed mechanisms include stimulation of bile production, modulation of gastric motility, and anti-inflammatory effects on the gastrointestinal mucosa.

However, most studies have used mixed extracts containing both curcuminoids and volatile oils (including curcumen), so the specific contribution of curcumen alone is less clear. Overall, the evidence suggests moderate scientific support for the use of turmeric extracts (and by extension, curcumen-containing preparations) in dyspepsia, though more research isolating curcumen is warranted. The safety profile is generally favorable in short-term use.

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