Curcumin

There is so much to talk about Curcumin.

Topical Curcumin i.e Curcumin used as a paste and applied to oral ulcers,oral lichen planus,

Accessible cancers like skin mouth and vulva show response to topical Curcumin ointment.

Some of the cancers that produce fungating lesions and are ulcerated and have foul odor respond by reducing the smell and reducing the size of fungation.

It seems like in this day and age who would have that kind of cancer lesion?

Well, I have seen it multiple times.

They can stink itch and ooze.

Now there is always a question of who should not use Curcumin?

The first thing that comes to my mind is Pregnancy.

I would like to point out that turmeric as a spice can be used in pregnancy as it is used in cooking.

I myself used it in cooking during my 2 pregnancies and have watched my female family members use it too without restriction.

I am talking about Curcumin supplements use during pregnancy.

Next, Curcumin can cause stimulation and contraction of bile ducts and hence if somebody has gallbladder full of stones, it may not be healthy.As such Curcumin and turmeric are good for Liver.Studies using Curcumin in Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease has been found to be beneficial.

The other relative contraindication is  kidney stones as turmeric has oxalates.

Using very large amounts can increase risk of kidney stones.