Turmeric could have antiviral properties.

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Curcumin, a natural compound found in the spice turmeric, could help eliminate certain viruses, research has found.

A study published in the Journal of General Virology showed that curcumin can prevent Transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) – an alpha-group coronavirus that infects pigs – from infecting cells. At higher doses, the compound was also found to kill virus particles.

Infection with TGEV causes a disease called transmissible gastroenteritis in piglets, which is characterised by diarrhoea, severe dehydration and death. TGEV is highly infectious and is invariably fatal in piglets younger than two weeks, thus posing a major threat to the global swine industry. There are currently no approved treatments for alpha-coronaviruses and although there is a vaccine for TGEV, it is not effective in preventing the spread of the virus.

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I am sure it does. Garlic is also anti bacterial, antiviral, anti inflammatory a natural antibiotic, but not sure how many cloves you would need consume for correct dose.

Also Cumin

[Ladyindistress79]

An Asian friend of mine told me to add turmeric to my food when I was complaining about arthritis.

[Kristicats]

Not advisable in quantity for people on anti coagulants though, I use a couple of teaspoons in cooking though .

[Kingsley09 in reply to Kristicats]

Are you on an anticoagulant I’d like to use it but I’m on apixaban

[ninelives]

Tumeric is used extensively by my extended family.

I was a bit concerned when they sent me a text saying to be careful where I get it from.

In India there is a trend to add cows urine to it to enhance its effects....

Am sure that there are lots of reputable suppliers and friends have said it's anti inflammatory properties work for them