Tumeric (Curcuma longa)

Efficacy of Tumeric as an Alternative Medicine According to GRADE* Ranking:

Osteoarthritis Erosive [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of arthritis. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Alzheimer's Disease [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]:

Recommendation: Strongly in Favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of Alzheimers. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Moderate level of evidence

Anorectal Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Breast Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Cystic Fibrosis [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cystic fibrosis. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Esophageal Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Hypercholesterolaemia [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Osteoarthritis [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of arthritis. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Peptic Ulcer Disease [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of ulcers. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Postreptococcal Reactive Arthritis [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of arthritis. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Rheumatoid Arthritis [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of arthritis. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Stomach Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Colon Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Colorectal Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Oral Cavity Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Kidney Transplantation [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in kidney transplants, decreasing the risk of organ rejection. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Squamous Cell Carcinoma [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Anal Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Gastric Ulcer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of ulcers. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Familial Hypercholesterolaemia [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. However, further studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence

Acne Vulgaris:

Recommendation: No recommendation (Tumeric root is a natural treatment however there is insignificant evidence that it is effective in treating acne vulgaris)  

Grade of Evidence: Very low level of evidence 

* www.gradeworkinggroup.org