Turmeric rhizome 1:1

Botanical name: Curcuma longa
Common name: Turmeric
Plant part: Rhizome
Strength: 1:1
Source (Organic or Trade): Trade
Country of Origin: India
Weekly Dosage (mL): 35-90mL

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiplatelet, Cancer protective, Choleretic, Hypolipidaemic

Main indication: Asthma, Alzheimers, Parkinsons, cancer protection, cardiovascular protection, Dyspepsia, Osteo & Rheumatoid arthritis

Safety information: None identified

Drug Interactions: Platelet inhibitors (e.g. aspirin, dipyridamole) and Anticoagulants (warfarin) - Possible potentiation of antiplatelet effect with high doses of turmeric or curcumin

Potential Positive Drug Interactions: Vinblastine & other cytotoxics - Possible enhanced cytotoxic effects by curcumin due to reversal of multidrug resistance
Ethanol - Possible protection by curcumin against alcohol-induced neurological disorders

Article: Anticancer properties of Turmeric (2002), Turmeric and the polyol pathway–helping prevent diabetes complications (2002)