A vegan capsule of organic turmeric (Curcuma longa): a 60:1 extract standardized to 95% curcuminoids, plus whole-rhizome powder, with a trikatu blend of black pepper, Indian long pepper and ginger. Licensed by Health Canada. From Sewanti, a Canadian Ayurvedic brand based in Vancouver.

Key ingredients

• Turmeric extract (Curcuma longa), 95% curcuminoids: 60:1 rhizome extract, equivalent to 3000 mg dried turmeric
• Turmeric rhizome powder (Curcuma longa) 400 mg: Whole-root turmeric
• Black pepper, Indian long pepper and ginger: Trikatu, the classic Ayurvedic warming trio, included with the turmeric

Adults looking for a daily turmeric supplement. Check with a health care practitioner first if pregnant, on blood thinners, or if you have gallstones, bile duct obstruction, stomach ulcers or excess stomach acid.

1. Adults: take 1 to 2 capsules, 1 to 2 times daily.
2. Take 2 hours before or after other medications.
3. Drink enough purified water each day.

• Size: 60 vegan capsules (500 mg)
• Recommended use (Health Canada NPN 80070675): Curcuma longa is traditionally used in Ayurveda to relieve pain and inflammation, and assist healing of minor wounds such as cuts and burns and minor skin irritations. Used in Herbal Medicine as a hepatoprotectant/liver protectant. Used in Herbal Medicine as anti-inflammatory to help relieve joint pain.
• Dose: Adults, 1 to 2 capsules, 1 to 2 times daily
• Medicinal ingredients (per capsule): Curcuma longa rhizome 60:1 extract, 95% curcuminoids (equivalent to 3000 mg dried rhizome); Curcuma longa rhizome powder 400 mg
• Non-medicinal ingredients: vegetable capsule (hypromellose, water), black pepper, Indian long pepper, ginger
• Certified organic, vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free (brand-stated)
• Made in Canada

Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, if you are taking antiplatelet medication or blood thinners, or if you have gallstones, a bile duct obstruction, stomach ulcers or excess stomach acid. For joint discomfort, consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Take 2 hours before or after other medications. Drink sufficient purified water daily. Keep out of reach of children. Read the label and follow directions.

Why is black pepper in it?

Sewanti adds trikatu, a classic Ayurvedic blend of black pepper, long pepper and ginger, alongside the turmeric.

How should I take it with other medications?

Take it 2 hours before or after other medications, and speak with a health care practitioner if you take blood thinners.

What does 95% mean?

The extract is standardized to 95% curcuminoids, the compounds that give turmeric its colour.