Curcumin for maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the colon characterized by episodes of disease activity and symptom-free remission.There is paucity of evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of complementary or alternative medicines for the management of UC. Curcumin, an anti-inflammatory agent, has been used in many chronic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, esophagitis and post-surgical inflammation. The efficacy of this agent for maintenance of remission in patients with UC has not been systematically evaluated.

Objectives

The primary objective was to systematically review the efficacy and safety of curcumin for maintenance of remission in UC.

Search methods

A computer-assisted literature search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, th

SUBMITTER: Kumar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4001731 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature