Cautions about Turmeric

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This article has a warning that " Turmeric should be avoided in

patients with bleeding disorders and bile duct obstruction and should

be used only under the supervision of a physician in patients with

gallstones.[6] "

Alternative Therapies: Turmeric

L. Grant, Pharm.D., Assistant Professor College of Pharmacy,

Craig D. Schneider, M.D., Fellow, Program in Integrative Medicine

College of Medicine, University of Arizona Tucson.

Am J Health-Syst Pharm 57(12):1121-11122 (2000)

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/406890_print

The American Cancer Society similarly notes: " People with bleeding

disorders, obstructions of the bile duct, or a history of ulcers also

should avoid turmeric. "

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Turmeric.asp

Dave

(father of (22); PSC 07/03; UC 08/03)

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> I thought I read someplace that turmeric is not good for people

with bile duct problems. Anyone have any other information on it.