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AyurvedaHigh GBS Score (86)

Turmeric

Curcuma longa

Tradition of Use: Ayurveda, Western adoption

Mechanism of Action

Anti-inflammatory via curcumin (COX/LOX inhibition), antioxidant, neuroprotective, anticancer

Key Conditions & Uses

Inflammation
arthritis
digestive issues
liver support
depression
Alzheimer's prevention

Preparation

Capsule, powder (in food), golden milk, paste

Dosage

500-2000mg curcumin extract daily or 1-3g powder with black pepper

Active Compounds

Curcuminoids, turmerone, curcumin

Interactions

May potentiate anticoagulants, diabetes medications; high doses with gallbladder issues

Contraindications

Bile duct obstruction; gallstones; bleeding disorders; pregnancy (high doses)

Evidence Level & Clinical Notes

Evidence Level:

Strong - extensive research on anti-inflammatory effects

Clinical Notes:

Poor bioavailability - needs black pepper (piperine) or liposomal form; stains everything yellow

Traditional Chinese Medicine Context

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Reduces inflammation and may help inhibit cancer cell growth

Pattern:Qi and Blood Deficiency with Toxic Heat

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Powerfully reduces autoimmune inflammation throughout the body

Pattern:Liver-Kidney Yin Deficiency with Heat Toxin

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Reduces inflammation in blood vessels and supports healthy circulation

Pattern:Heart Qi Deficiency with Blood Stasis

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Reduces skin inflammation and calms immune-driven skin flare-ups

Pattern:Blood Heat with Wind and Dryness

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Reduces inflammation and insulin resistance associated with PCOS

Pattern:Liver Qi Stagnation with Phlegm-Dampness and Blood Stasis

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Reduces inflammation and helps heal acne lesions

Pattern:Lung and Stomach Heat with Damp Toxin

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Reduces inflammation and helps lower cholesterol levels

Pattern:Phlegm-Dampness with Blood Stasis

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Powerfully reduces inflammation and chronic pain throughout the body

Pattern:Qi and Blood Stasis with Wind-Damp

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Anti-inflammatory properties may help slow cancer progression

Pattern:Liver Qi Stagnation with Phlegm and Blood Stasis

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Reduces inflammation and may inhibit prostate cancer growth

Pattern:Kidney Deficiency with Damp Heat and Blood Stasis

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Reduces colon inflammation and may inhibit cancer cell growth

Pattern:Spleen Qi Deficiency with Damp Heat and Toxin

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Anti-inflammatory properties may help inhibit melanoma growth

Pattern:Toxic Heat with Blood Stasis

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Reduces nerve inflammation and pain

Pattern:Qi and Blood Deficiency with Blood Stasis

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Reduces inflammation and endometrial tissue growth

Pattern:Blood Stasis with Qi Stagnation and Cold

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Reduces inflammation in the jaw joint

Pattern:Liver Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis and Wind

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Reduces liver inflammation and fat accumulation

Pattern:Liver Qi Stagnation with Phlegm-Dampness

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Powerfully reduces joint inflammation and autoimmune activity

Pattern:Wind-Damp-Heat with Liver-Kidney Deficiency

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Reduces intestinal inflammation and calms autoimmune flares

Pattern:Spleen Qi Deficiency with Damp Heat and Blood Deficiency

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Reduces nerve pain and inflammation from shingles

Pattern:Liver Fire with Damp Heat and Qi Stagnation

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Reduces joint inflammation and pain in arthritis

Pattern:Kidney Deficiency with Blood Stasis and Wind-Damp

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Reduces skin inflammation and slows skin cell turnover

Pattern:Blood Heat with Wind and Dryness

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Reduces nerve inflammation and pain

Pattern:Qi and Blood Deficiency with Blood Stasis

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Reduces joint inflammation during gout flares

Pattern:Damp Heat with Blood Stasis

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Stimulates bile production and reduces gallbladder inflammation

Pattern:Liver Qi Stagnation with Damp Heat

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Reduces joint and skin inflammation in psoriatic arthritis

Pattern:Wind-Damp-Heat with Blood Stasis and Yin Deficiency

Jiang Huang

Reduces autoimmune inflammation throughout the body

Pattern:Liver-Kidney Yin Deficiency with Heat Toxin

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Reduces inflammation and pain in the spine

Pattern:Kidney Deficiency with Blood Stasis and Phlegm

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Reduces shoulder inflammation and pain

Pattern:Qi and Blood Stasis with Wind-Cold-Damp

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Reduces inflammation in the wrist and hand

Pattern:Qi and Blood Stagnation with Phlegm-Damp

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Reduces inflammation in the plantar fascia

Pattern:Kidney Deficiency with Blood Stasis and Wind-Damp

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Reduces tendon inflammation and pain

Pattern:Qi and Blood Stagnation with Liver Deficiency

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Reduces intestinal inflammation in diverticulitis

Pattern:Large Intestine Damp Heat with Qi Stagnation

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Reduces inflammation and improves blood flow

Pattern:Blood Stasis with Damp Heat

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Reduces nerve inflammation and pain

Pattern:Liver Wind with Blood Deficiency

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Reduces inflammation and prevents abscess formation

Pattern:Damp Heat with Blood Stasis and Toxin

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Moves blood and reduces inflammation

Pattern:Blood Stasis with Heat and Yin Deficiency

Quick Overview

TraditionAyurveda
GBS Score86/100
Key Uses6

Key Points

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Traditional wisdom
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