Curcuma longa
2,175licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Tablet, Powder +2
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
8- (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine (as an anti-inflammatory) to help relieve joint pain
- (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve flatulent dyspepsia (carminative)
- Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants
- Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals
- Used in Herbal Medicine as a hepatoprotectant/liver protectant
- Used in Herbal Medicine to aid digestion
- Used in Herbal Medicine to increase bile excretion by the liver (choleretic) and stimulate contraction of the gallbladder (cholagogue)
- Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to eliminate blood stasis, promote the flow of qi, relieve pain of menstruation due to blood stasis
Conditions Requiring Product Details
1These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Curcuma longa until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenTURMERIC - CURCUMA LONGA - Oral · All uses except for Source of antioxidants and Hepatoprotectant
Approved Dose Ranges
2| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older Digestive aid; Relief of flatulent dyspepsia; Hepatoprotectant; Bile excretion; Joint pain | 1–9 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older TCM | 3–9 grams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
4cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking medicationsApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a liver or biliary disorderApplies to: All products
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience any new symptoms including yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, stomach painApplies to: All products
Alternative Names
7Common turmeric(common)Curcuma(common)Indian-saffron(common)Jianghuang(common)Turmeric(common)Yellow ginger(common)Curcuma longa
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
1050 mg330 licensed products
100 mg152 licensed products
500 mg124 licensed products
0 119 licensed products
25 mg116 licensed products
20 mg82 licensed products
150 mg75 licensed products
200 mg59 licensed products
250 mg57 licensed products
10 mg55 licensed products
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