Tag: curcuminoids

Clinical utility of curcumin extract

This review explores the potential therapeutic benefits of curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, highlighting its anti-inflammatory, antineoplastic, and antioxidant properties. Curcumin has shown promise in treating conditions such as dyspepsia, peptic ulcer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, uveitis, orbital pseudotumor, and pancreatic cancer. Its mild side effects, including

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Use of curcuminoids in a cohort of patients with oral lichen planus, an autoimmune disease

This randomized controlled trial investigated the use of curcuminoids, compounds derived from turmeric, in patients with oral lichen planus (OLP), a chronic autoimmune condition affecting the oral mucosa. The study found that curcuminoid treatment significantly reduced OLP symptoms compared to baseline, with no major adverse effects reported, indicating good tolerability.

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