Phytotherapy

Turmeric

Curcuma longa · Curcumin

Mechanism

Curcumin, der gelbe Farbstoff der Kurkuma-Wurzel, zeigt in vitro antioxidative und entzündungsmodulierende Effekte. Die orale Bioverfügbarkeit ist gering und wird oft mit Öl/Piperin verbessert. Beim Pferd ist die klinische Datenlage begrenzt; die Anwendung beruht überwiegend auf Übertragung aus anderen Spezies.

Cautions

· Geringe orale Bioverfügbarkeit
· Bei Gallenwegs-/Magenproblemen vorsichtig

Sources

ReviewCurcumin bioavailability and anti-inflammatory action

PMID:33606322Razavi et al. 2021 (Biofactors) — Review Curcuma longa/Curcumin antiinflammatorisch

EMA/HMPC Curcumae longae rhizomaEMA/HMPC — Kurkuma-Monographie (Curcuma longa L.)

Equiterna Score

59/100

solid

Science4.5/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety7.8/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

The Equiterna Score combines three dimensions into a value of 0-100: science (40%), practical experience (30%) and safety (30%). It is transparently derived from evidence level, attributed sources (PubMed/journals), legal classification and cautions. The FEI doping status is shown separately as a competition-law note and does not enter the score. Commissions and vendor relationships have no influence on the score. In addition, the editorial safety rating caps the result: it limits the safety dimension and the overall tier (orange: at most solid). For entries rated red, no score is calculated at all. The rating never raises anything — a green rating does not lift a calculated value.

An editorial assessment of the evidence and safety situation — not a healing claim and not an individual recommendation. It does not replace veterinary advice.

Dosageproduct-specific; with oil/pepper for absorption

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyVery safe

Evidenceemerging

Knowledge connections

Related conditions

Osteoarthritis (OA) →curcumin, antioxidant/inflammation-modulating (low bioavailability)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Turmeric a feed or a veterinary medicine for horses?

Equiterna classes Turmeric as “Complementary feed”. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009.

Is Turmeric allowed at FEI competitions?

In the profile, Turmeric is listed with the FEI status “Not listed”. The current FEI list is authoritative, so please check its latest version.

Which dosage do the sources give for Turmeric?

Stated in the profile: product-specific; with oil/pepper for absorption. This is information from the literature, not an instruction for an individual horse.

Which sources are there for Turmeric?

The profile cites: Review, PMID:33606322, and EMA/HMPC Curcumae longae rhizoma.

Usage note

This content is for information and education. It does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment. If your horse shows signs of illness, consult a veterinarian.

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