turmeric

General

Complementary/Alternative Medicine: This monograph describes a natural or herbal product that is not subject to FDA guidelines for medicines. Patients and clinicians are advised to read package labels carefully to ensure safe and efficacious use.

Pronunciation:
tur-mur-rik

Trade Name(s)

  • curcuma
  • curcumin
  • curcuminoid
  • turmeric root

Ther. Class.

anti-inflammatories

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