Evidence supporting the use of: Curcuminoid (unspecified)
For the health condition: Dyspepsia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Curcuminoids, the active polyphenolic compounds found in turmeric (Curcuma longa), have been studied for their potential role in supporting or treating dyspepsia (indigestion). The use of turmeric for gastrointestinal complaints, including dyspepsia, has a long history in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. However, in recent years, several scientific studies and clinical trials have examined the efficacy of curcuminoids for functional dyspepsia.
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials have suggested that turmeric extracts containing curcuminoids can improve symptoms of functional dyspepsia, including pain, fullness, and discomfort. One meta-analysis published in Systematic Reviews (2021) concluded that turmeric and curcumin were associated with significant improvements in dyspepsia symptoms compared to placebo, with a favorable safety profile. Potential mechanisms include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and gastroprotective effects, as well as modulation of gastric motility and reduced visceral hypersensitivity.
Despite these findings, the overall quality and sample sizes of available studies are moderate, and further large-scale, high-quality trials are needed for definitive conclusions. The evidence is thus stronger than for many traditional remedies, but not yet robust enough for the highest rating. Current clinical guidelines in some regions consider curcuminoids as a complementary option for dyspepsia when conventional treatments are insufficient or not tolerated.
Other ingredients used for Dyspepsia
cutchAllspice
Aloe vera
green chiretta
apple
artichoke
barberry
basil
myrobalan
berry flavor
betel
bilberry
black pepper
blackberry
rice
chamomile
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
curcumin
dandelion
fennel
flavonols
ginger
goldenseal
heartwood
Indian tinospora
licorice root
marshmallow
mustard seed
oregon grape
Peppermint
phellodendron amurense
plantain
plum fruit
raspberry
slippery elm bark
sphaeranthus indicus
triphala
gastrodia
cardamom
papaya
Indian bael
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
ferula assafoetida
hedychium spicatum
anise
tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
fumaria parviflora
swertia
peony
boxthorne
yarrow
prickly ash
myrrh
chrysanthemum
dioscorea
fern
hyacinth bean
sweetgums
morinda
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
wood betony
white oak
indigo leaves
enzymes blend (proprietary)
geranium
Avens
Angelica
Acacia
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Abrus
Amomum
Asafoetida
Ajuga
Anserina
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Angostura
Alsonia scholaris
Agrimonia pilosa
Asteracea
Ananain
Abuta
Aniseed myrtle
Arisaema
Black Seed
Bai Ji
Bidens pilosa
Blackthorn
Bicarbonate
Blepharis
Belleric myrobalan
Bistort
Butea monosperma
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bael
Boswellia
Banyan
Bur-Reed
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Bitter principals
Black root
banana
Bergenia
Boerhavia diffusa
Centaury
Cinnamomum
Combretum quadrangulare
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Centaurium erythraea
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Capsaicin
Curcumen
Catechu
Campylandra fimbriata
Colombo
Corktree
Curcuma
Chirata
Costus
Colocynth
Celosia
Dianthrone
Dichrostachys glomerata
Erodium cicutarium
Evodia
Elephant's Head
European-Five Finger Grass
Embelia
Flueggea suffruticosa
Four leaved grass
Goldthread
Genipap
Gnaphalium
Guava
Gentianella amarella
Gallotannin
Galangal
Hygrophila
Helicteres isora
Hempnettle
Iridoid glycosides
Indian Coraltree
Long Pepper
Knotgrass
Lebbek
Ledebouriella
Lesser speargrass
Laggera pterodonta
Luffa
Lodhtree
Lotus
Lycopodium
Little ironweed
Marjoram
Mucilage
Malva sylvestris
Matico
Mountain mahogany
Matapalo Tree
Meadow sage
Milkweed
Morning Glory
Marigold
Magnolol
Manzanita
Neoandrographolides
Nimbidin
Oxystelma
Phyllanthus
Premna
Phragmites
Psacalium peltatum
Plantago
Pluchea
Pepper Bark Tree
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Peucedanum
portulaca
Plumbago zeylanica
Pimpinella
Patrinia
Physalis angulata
Papayotin
Potentilla
Quisqualis
Rue
Rubus
Rubiaceae
Rhus coriaria
Sicklepod
Sophora
Spanish Needle
Salvia
Sensitive Plant
Snakeroot
Solanum indicum
Southernwood
Slippery Elm
Sagebrush
Spantholobus
Stereospermum
Sweet Bay
Sandy Everlasting
Servicetree
Sedanenolide
Terminalia
Thymoquinone
Thymus
Tamaricaceae
Tamarind
Varuna
Verbena
Vidanga
Viola
Water Pepper
Yerba buena
Zedoary
Zingerone
Other health conditions supported by Curcuminoid (unspecified)
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Acne
Alzheimer's Disease
Arthritis
Asthma
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Bursitis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colitis
Cuts
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Digestion (poor)
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Endometriosis
Fatty Liver Disease
Free Radical Damage
Fungal Infections