Turmeric and Stomach Upset
** "On Turmeric and Stomach Discomfort" *
Turmeric has a warm nature and a hard taste. It is used in various medicines and is often used by doctors. However, people may have doubts that turmeric can cause stomach discomfort?
Look at the properties of turmeric, it has the ability to break qi and blood stasis, pass menstruation and relieve pain. However, everything has two sides. Although turmeric has various effects, if used improperly, it may also cause stomach diseases.
Because of the ingredients contained in turmeric, for some people, it may stimulate the stomach. Stomach, like moisturizing and evil dryness, if the dryness of ginger is too disturbing, the stomach qi is out of harmony, ruffled, painful symptoms or life. And the power of turmeric to move qi, if it is too much, the stomach qi will be reversed and will not drop, and it can also cause epigastric discomfort, such as nausea and vomiting.
However, it cannot be generalized. If a healthy person has full stomach qi, use turmeric in moderation, or it will be fine. And the compatibility is appropriate, such as using it with licorice, Atractylodes, etc. and stomach medicines, it can reduce its irritation to the stomach and maintain its efficacy.
Therefore, when discussing turmeric and stomach discomfort, it is essential to carefully review the individual differences, the dosage and compatibility of medication, and not to use it blindly.
