Kednapa Thavorn, Dianna Wolfe, Lena Faust, Risa Shorr, Maya Akkawi, Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai, Christopher Klinger, Chatree Chai-Adisaksopa, Pimwara Tanvejsilp, Surapon Nochaiwong, Sharon E Straus, Brian Hutton
Turmeric has been gaining popularity as a treatment option for digestive disorders, although a rigorous synthesis of efficacy has not been conducted. This study aimed to summarize the evidence for the efficacy and safety of turmeric in the treatment of digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and peptic ulcers. Literature searches were conducted in Medline, EMBASE, AMED, the Cochrane Central Register of Control Trials, and Dissertation Abstracts from inception to November 15, 2021...
March 19, 2024: Phytotherapy Research: PTR