Can Turmeric (Curcuma) Help With Neuropathy?

Today's post from healthclover.com (see link below) looks at Turmeric as an alternative way of helping with symptoms of neuropathy. There are other posts about Turmeric on the blog (see list to the right) and it seems to be an 'up and coming' herbal treatment for various other ailments to, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. Certainly scientists are now looking at it more seriously due to widespread positive results. As with all these things, what works for some may not work for you but Turmeric won't interfere with other medications and seems to be worth a try. It's also cheap and easy to take in capsule form.

Turmeric: Herbal Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy

July 10, 2012

Turmeric is an alternative treatment for the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy that not many people are aware of. It is more commonly used by sufferers of fibromyalgia to alleviate their symptoms, and also as an herbal relief for arthritis.Turmeric is a spice closely related to the ginger family which has a strong yellowish color and pigmentation. It is commonly used in Indian and Thai food and is believed to have special medicinal properties in Indian lore.
The medicinal benefits of turmeric are largely derived from its innate anti-inflammatory properties. Many people find that ingesting it on a daily basis is a helpful and natural way to reduce symptoms of inflammation and banalities maladies that are associated with it.

Turmeric should be considered an alternative therapy for neuropathy rather than a front-line treatment

You will probably not find many Western medical doctors recommending the use of turmeric as a front-line treatment for peripheral neuropathy or any other disease. It should be considered an alternative therapy that may be used to supplement more recognized methods of treatment.
There are many people who suffer from the severe pain of neuropathy who do not respond well to the primary front-line methods of treatment. In their search for relief, these people often turn to alternative methods such as the use of turmeric.

Although there is not currently much scientific research to buoy its standing as an effective anti-inflammatory, there is much anecdotal evidence that it is beneficial to a great many people. A quick search on the Internet will reveal numerous reports of people who find the herb helpful and who take it regularly to help alleviate their symptoms.
We recommend that in your search to alleviate your neuropathy symptoms, you first try the front-line treatments of neuropathy creams, neuropathy support formula vitamins, and prescription medications that can be provided by your doctor.

If you’re pain is persistent, however or does not respond sufficiently to these approaches, it may be beneficial to expand your medicinal arsenal to include turmeric.

Recommended dosages of turmeric for peripheral neuropathy symptoms?

Turmeric may be ingested in either its natural form or in a capsule form. It may be purchased as a powder in the spice section of your store and used as an ingredient in your favorite dishes. It can be difficult to achieve the recommended dosage required to see beneficial effects this way, however.
If you do not prefer the taste of turmeric or are averse to spicy foods, you may opt to ingest turmeric capsules instead. The recommended daily dosage is 500 to 700 mg per day, and it is usually easier to achieve this level by taking a capsule rather than eating turmeric in its natural form.
In addition, many people report that they get much better results by using a high-quality supplement and find that the lower-priced and lower quality capsules are not nearly as beneficial. You will have to experiment to find what exactly works the best for you.

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