Turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties

ABCharlie | 19:18 Mon 06th Aug 2012 | Health & Fitness

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Has anyone here used Turmeric to successfully relieve aches, pains and bruising with it?

Also, is it possible to use it (assuming it works well) if you take anti-coagulants? Ordinarily, you can't mix anti-coagulants and anti-inflammatories.

Thanks for any advice.
Charlie

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Charlie - some links for you.

Objective, controlled evidence for the efficaciousness of turmeric as an anti-inflammatory are poor. Some people say they think it works, others dont. Anecdotal evidence is a poor basis for taking something ;)

As far as I am aware, there are no documented instances of an interaction between turmeric and anti-coagulants, especially warfarin, but there is a theoretical possibility that such an interaction could occur, with a possible rise in the INR ( measure of effectiveness of the anticoagulant) so if you are on anti-coagulants you would be wise to consult with your GP first.

Some links for you.

http://www.nlm.nih.go...info/natural/662.html

http://gerd.emedtv.co...rug-interactions.html