Turmeric Compound Could Ease PTSD Symptoms

Turmeric Compound May Work As Depression Treatment
Turmeric Compound May Work As Depression Treatment
In rats, curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, blocked the formation of fear memories.

Turmeric is a main spice in curry — it’s a yellow-colored, bitter-tasting ginger root that can also be quite medicinal. Turmeric has been used to treat arthritis, heartburn, stomach issues, and diarrhea, among other things throughout human history — but now researchers have found a new potential outlet for the root in treating disorders involving fear memories, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

In a new study led by Glenne Schafe, a professor of psychology at Hunter College, researchers found that curcumin — the principal compound found in turmeric — impaired the formation of fear memories in the brain after a traumatic experience.

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