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See also: Herbal Supplements

What is Turmeric? In Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is thought to have many medicinal properties and many in India use it as a readily available antiseptic for cuts, burns and bruises. It has fluoride which is thought to be essential for teeth. It is also used as an antibacteria.

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Reasons Taken

19 patients in the community are taking or have taken Turmeric.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 5 26%
Slow my ALS progress 5 26%
General health 3 15%
Treat Parkinson's 2 10%
Slow my MS progress 2 10%
disease-related symptoms 1 5%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Turmeric.

  0 mg day 0 day 1 other day 3 day 450 mg day 500 mg day 800 mg day 1000 mg day 1200 mg day 2000 mg day
  4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Turmeric or how long patients were taking Turmeric before stopping.

Currently taking Turmeric

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
1
2
2
2

Stopped taking Turmeric

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
2
1
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Turmeric (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 2 40% Did not seem to work: 40%
Expense 1 20% Expense: 20%
Personal research 1 20% Personal research: 20%
Other 1 20% Other: 20%


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