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Turmeric and its active component Curcumin are  herbal COX and 5-LOX inhibitors (see [[Dual COX & 5-LOX Inhibitors]]) that when taken as a supplement may be helpful in controlling inflammation.


Useful links:
* [http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,10062,00.html Whole Health MD: turmeric]
* [http://carcin.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/25/9/1671 Modulation of arachidonic acid metabolism by curcumin and related ß-diketone derivatives: effects on cytosolic phospholipase A2, cyclooxygenases and 5-lipoxygenase]