Evidence supporting the use of: Curcuminoid (unspecified)
For the health condition: Bursitis

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Curcuminoids, the active compounds found in turmeric (Curcuma longa), have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, for their anti-inflammatory properties. In these traditions, turmeric preparations have been used to address a variety of inflammatory conditions, which would include ailments like bursitis, though not always by that specific name. Bursitis is characterized by inflammation of the bursae, and traditional use of turmeric is generally intended to reduce inflammation and pain in musculoskeletal disorders.

Modern scientific studies have investigated the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of curcuminoids, with some evidence supporting their effectiveness in conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. These findings are often extrapolated to similar inflammatory conditions such as bursitis. However, there is a lack of direct clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of curcuminoids specifically for bursitis. Most evidence for their use in bursitis is therefore based on traditional practices and on indirect evidence from related inflammatory conditions. Thus, while there is some theoretical and traditional rationale, robust clinical evidence specific to bursitis is lacking.

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