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Turmeric could be as effective as medicine for indigestion, says study (www.theguardian.com)
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Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as medicine, a study suggests.

A natural compound found in the culinary spice may be as effective as omeprazole, a drug used to reduce excess stomach acid and treat indigestion, according to the first study of its kind. The findings were published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

Turmeric contains a naturally active compound called curcumin, thought to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It has long been used as a medicinal remedy, including for the treatment of indigestion, in south-east Asia.

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[–] gerbler@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Sliced my hand open a few months ago and the cook put turmeric on the wound. Turns out it's great at stopping bleeding and has antibacterial (or antiseptic or something) properties. Not a substitute for proper medical equipment but if it's all you got it's really impressive.

The only side effect was that it tinted the skin yellow for about a week and a half.