Turmeric

[melv16]

I've seen loads of adverts for the above, saying it relieves arthritis and joint pain.
Has anyone on here tried it, and if so, does it work?

[ducksie]

Morn Boaty ;) it is, I have that before breakfast - it's nice and warming too

[Sqad]

No harm in trying it......if the more common analgesics e.g Ibuprofen fail to relieve pain. There seem s to be an absence of clinical studies that are worth quoting.
I wouldn't and haven't used it, but it is your money, so give it a go.

[rowanwitch]

Just remember if you use it in the natural form you will need a lot of it, your wee will be a lovely golden yellow and your skin might take a slightly golden glow.

[ducksie]

Rowan, I thought I had just been looking a bit healthier with my golden glow :)
I've incorporated it into my diet and it's a staple on my shopping list just as milk or butter

[cybil2403]

This is interesting, does anyone know if you could take it along with prescribed pain relief? The current medication doesn’t get rid of all the pain.

[Peter Pedant]

negatively associated with ca colon apparently

[Rosie29]

Am I right in thinking that you shouldn't take turmeric if you are on blood thinners? Perhaps if Sqad is about he can put me right.

[Theland]

My Crohns specialist suggested Tumeric and Aloe Vera MIGHT help some sufferers.