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Moderate· moderate-evidence
May be possible under supervision — talk to your prescriber or pharmacist before combining.
Combining turmeric (curcumin) with aspirin may increase the risk of bleeding. Both inhibit platelet aggregation through different pathways, and case reports describe prolonged bleeding time with concurrent use.
Curcumin inhibits platelet aggregation and thromboxane synthesis, adding to aspirin's irreversible COX-1 inhibition — an additive antiplatelet effect.
Source: Natural Medicines Database · Reviewed September 2026
Turmeric + Aspirin: use caution. May be possible under supervision — talk to your prescriber or pharmacist before combining. Combining turmeric (curcumin) with aspirin may increase the risk of bleeding. Both inhibit platelet aggregation through different pathways, and case reports describe prolonged bleeding time with concurrent use.
Curcumin inhibits platelet aggregation and thromboxane synthesis, adding to aspirin's irreversible COX-1 inhibition — an additive antiplatelet effect.
Do not stop either abruptly on your own. Talk to your prescriber or pharmacist promptly — bring this page to your appointment.
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