NCCAM-Funded Research
Examples of NCCAM-supported research on therapies used in Ayurvedic medicine include studies of:
- Herbal therapies, including curcuminoids (substances found in turmeric), used for cardiovascular conditions
- A compound from the cowhage plant (Mucuna pruriens), used to prevent or lessen side effects from Parkinson’s disease drugs
- Three botanicals (ginger, turmeric, and boswellia) used to treat inflammatory disorders such as arthritis and asthma
- Gotu kola (Centella asiatica), an herb used to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
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