Comprehensive review of hepatotoxicity associated with traditional Indian Ayurvedic herbs

Figure 3 Turmeric-induced spur cell anemia in a patient with compensated cirrhosis. The retrieved turmeric powder supplement is shown in A; B and C (Wright Giemsa stain, 40 ×) shows the presence of spur cells and resolution of spur cells on turmeric withdrawal. On rechallenge (D and E; Wright-Giemsa stain, 40 ×) with turmeric supplement, spur cells reappeared without the need for blood transfusion, only to resolve after withdrawing the offending agent again.