can i take turmeric while pregnant?

Question

i have read many articles about taking turmeric to help with psoriasis, but most say it is questionable if you are pregnant. i wanted to see if anyone has taking it while pregnant.

Answer 1

Turmeric ( Curcuma longa), is a perennial member of the ginger family characterized by a thick rhizome. The plant is cultivated widely throughout Asia, India, China, and tropical countries.Turmeric has a warm, bitter taste and is a primary component of curry powders and some mustards. The powder and its oleoresins are also used extensively as food flavourings in the culinary industry. The spice has a long history of traditional use in Asian medicine. In Chinese medicine, it has been used to treat problems such as flatulence and haemorrhage. It also has been used topically as a poultice, an analgesic, and to treat ringworms. The spice has been used for the management of jaundice and hepatitis. The oil sometimes is used as a perfume component. Turmeric is used as a spice. Recent investigations indicate that the strong antioxidant effects of several components of turmeric result in an inhibition of carcinogenesis and may play a role in limiting the development of cancers. Research is limited. An animal study show that turmeric has anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties. Definitive clinical research needs to be done to prove the anti-inflammatory and antitumor properties of turmeric. Other pharmacological properties of turmeric include hypotensive, antibacterial, insecticidal, anti-oedema, and choleretic (stimulating bile flow). Because it has documented emmenagogue (to stimulate menstrual flow) and abortive effects, it would be wise to avoid this spice during pregnancy.
As in all cases when specialist medical advice is required, you would be advised to consult your doctor for detailed information in this case.
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Answer 2

Turmeric Pregnancy

Answer 3

Are you sure your sore throat isn't from acid reflux? If your getting more of a burning sensation and have accompanying chest and/or stomach pain that could be the problem. Acid reflux is very common in pregnancy because your hormones get so out of whack. If this is the case then an antacid should clear up all of your symptoms including your sore throat!

Answer 4

Do not take anything without checking with your Dr. first, I couldn't find anything about the risk of taking it while pregnant but that's not surprising. When you're dealing with things not regulated or tested by the FDA it's hard to say what the pregnancy risk is. Just know that just because it's "natural" does not mean it can't be very harmful if used improperly.