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Turmeric

10licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Kit, Liquid

Health Canada Monographs

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Approved Health Claims

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  • (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

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These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Turmeric 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

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older
Digestive aid; Relief of flatulent dyspepsia; Hepatoprotectant; Bile excretion; Joint pain
1–9 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
TCM
3–9 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk 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

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Common turmeric(common)Curcuma(common)Indian-saffron(common)Jianghuang(common)Turmeric(common)Yellow ginger(common)Curcuma longa

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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50 mg6 licensed products
50 milligrams5 licensed products
500 mg5 licensed products
23 mg3 licensed products
25 mg1 licensed products
250 mg1 licensed products

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