Relationship: Chest Pain and turmeric

Evidence supporting the use of: Turmeric
For the health condition: Chest Pain

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Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, for a variety of ailments, including general pain and inflammation. Its primary active compound, curcumin, is recognized for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In the context of chest pain, traditional uses often relate to its perceived ability to improve circulation and reduce inflammation, which are thought to underlie some causes of chest discomfort, such as mild musculoskeletal pain or inflammation-related discomfort.

However, there is minimal direct scientific evidence to support the use of turmeric specifically for chest pain. Most of the modern research focuses on turmeric’s effects on systemic inflammation, arthritis, and cardiovascular health in general, rather than acute or chronic chest pain itself. While some animal and laboratory studies suggest potential cardiovascular benefits, such as improved endothelial function and reduced atherosclerosis markers, these findings do not directly translate to relief of chest pain in humans. Clinical trials addressing turmeric’s effect on chest pain, particularly pain of cardiac origin (angina), are lacking.

Therefore, while turmeric is traditionally used for a variety of pain conditions, including those that may involve the chest, the scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for this specific indication is weak. Individuals experiencing chest pain should seek medical evaluation to rule out serious underlying causes rather than rely on herbal remedies.

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basil
betel
clove
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fish oil
garlic bulb
ginger
hawthorn
magnesium
pear
plantain
pomegranate
rhizome
rosemary
scrophularia root
Sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
xanthium (cockleburs)
Mugwort
alpinia galangal
inula racemosa
pistacia integerrima gall
commiphora
blackboard tree
Caesalpinia crista
Szechuan lovage
siler root
Trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
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paw paw
herbal blend (proprietary)
ash
avens
Ardisia
anamu
Aconite
Ajuga
Adrenergic amines
Aerva lanata
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Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
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balsam
bishop\'s weed
bayleaf
Butea monosperma
black galingale
Barleria
bitter grass
Bombax
borassus palm
Borassus aethiopum
Bassia scoparia
borneol
Clerodendrum trichotomum
capillary artemisia
citron
cajuput
Chinese raisintree
cowherb
Dianthus
Eupolyphaga sinensis
essential oil blend
Euphorbia
European five-finger grass
Ficus simplicissima
Gnaphalium
giant blazingstar
Glechoma hederacea
Higenamine
honey
heal-all
Helicteres isora
Horsemint
Huang hua
long pepper
Indian fagonia
joe-pye
Lebbek
ligustilides
luffa
lodhtree
Ligustrazin
labrador tea
little ironweed
mallow
marigold
Nardostachys
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Ophiopogon
Osha
Onosma bracteatum
Oxystelma
prepared aconite tuber
Pepper
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Portulaca
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poppy
Petiveria
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reed herb
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Acid Indigestion
Acne
Adenitis
Afterbirth Pain
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Allergies (respiratory)
Alzheimer's Disease
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Bursitis
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Carbuncles
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Cradle Cap
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Crohn's Disease
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Dandruff
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Dementia
Denture Sores
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Diphtheria
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Edema
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Fat Metabolism (poor)
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PMS Type P
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Stye
Tendonitis

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Evidence supporting the use of: TurmericFor the health condition: Chest Pain

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Evidence supporting the use of: Turmeric
For the health condition: Chest Pain