Turmeric extracts are as effective as ibuprofen in arthritis

Arthritis is a disorder characterised by inflammation and pain in joints. This disease occurs commonly in aging population but cases of juvenile arthritis have been noted. Knee osteoarthritis occurs as a result of breakdown of cartilage and bone in the knee joint. Arthritis is treated generally with non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (painkillers) like ibuprofen. This study reports that turmeric (C. Domestica) extracts are just as good as ibuprofen in treating […] …read more