A Systematic Review of Turmeric/Curcumin for Prevention and Treatment of Oral Mucositis Due to Radiotherapy and/or Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer

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Authors

Saul Berkovitz · Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

Nicole Collaço · Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

Abstract

Turmeric/curcumin for OM management appears to show some potential. High-quality, well-designed studies are needed to assess its clinical efficacy, effectiveness, safety, acceptability, and cost-effectiveness, and the optimal route of delivery and formulation.

Topics & Keywords

Oral health in cancer treatment Curcumin's Biomedical Applications Silymarin and Mushroom Poisoning

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine

DOI: 10.1177/27683605261426992

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