Turmeric is a yellow-pigmented spice related to ginger. It's commonly used in Indian curry and as natural food coloring. It shows some potential as a medical treatment. It's traditionally used in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory and remedy for many conditions. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, turmeric and its active component, curcumin, may be useful for treating indigestion, ulcerative colitis, stomach ulcers, osteoarthritis, atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, uveitis, and bacterial and viral infections.
Step 1
Select the type of turmeric that you're most comfortable taking. It comes in many forms, including tincture, a powder standardized to between 90 percent and 95 percent curcumin, the cut root and the dried, powdered root.
Step 2
Weigh out the bulk root, count capsules or measure tincture drops for a daily dose three or four times a day. The total recommended dose is 1.5 to 3 grams per day of the cut root, 1 to 3 grams per day of powdered root, 750 to 1800 mg of the standardized powder, and 60 to 120 drops of tincture per day.
Step 3
Munch on a few crackers with each dose of turmeric to help prevent a possible upset stomach.
Step 4
Store the remainder of your turmeric dose in a cool, dry place until the next time you need to take it.
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