San Diego woman dead after turmeric IV infusion

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ENCINITAS, Calif. (KGTV) - Friends say Jade Erick was a “free spirit” who was as beautiful on the inside as she was outside. She was also interested in holistic health, but that interest may have contributed to her death at the age of 30.

Erick died after a bad reaction to turmeric, a spice used in Indian food and in dietary supplements, that was dripped directly into her veins through an IV.

According to the San Diego County Medical Examiner the cause of her death was “: anoxic encephalopathy due to prolonged resuscitated cardiopulmonary arrest due to adverse reaction to infused turmeric solution”. A spokesperson confirmed the turmeric was delivered through an IV.

Friends told 10News Erick suffered from eczema flare-ups that were itchy and uncomfortable. She hoped the treatment would help clear it up.

... http://www.10news.com/news/team-10/encinitas-woman-dead-after-i-v-infusion-of-turmeric

[democratisphere]

1. Where do people come up with these crazy ideas?

Should have gone to the local Indian Restaurants 3 times a week.

[luvMIdog]

2. That's a shame she was only 30

I'm sure eczema can drive someone batty at times

[Orrex]

3. That's a very thoughtful response, in fact

My kneejerk reaction in cases like this is generally to say "well, they got what they paid for," but your post reminds me that these are real people seeking relief from suffering that in some cases can last for years.

It's not for me to judge how bad someone else's suffering is, but it seems clear that it led this woman was sufficient to drive her into the clutches of a predatory industry more than happy to take her money.

Peace to her friends and family.

[drm604]

4. How is something like that done?

Does someone manufacture sterile IV solutions of turmeric, or does the "practitioner" buy a bottle off the spice rack at the local supermarket and dump it in a bag of sterile saline, or what?