Curcumin

Turmeric is used for arthritis, heart burn (dyspepsia), stomach pain, diarrhea intestinal gas, stomach bloating, loss of appetite, jaundice, liver problems and gall bladder disorders.

It is also used for headaches, bronchitis, colds,  lung infections, leprosy, fever, menstrual problems, and cancer. Other uses include depression,  Alzeihmer’s disease, water retention, worms, and kidney problems.

Some people apply turmeric to the skin for pain, ringworm, bruising, leech bites, eye infections, inflammatory skin conditions, soreness inside of the mouth, and infected wounds.

In food and manufacturing, the essential oil of turmeric is used in perfumes, and its resin is used as a flavor and color component in foods.

Don’t confuse turmeric with Javanese turmeric root (Curcuma zedoaria).

How does it work?

The chemicals in turmeric might decrease swelling (inflammation).

·         Stomach upset (dyspepsia). Some research shows that taking turmeric by mouth might help improve an upset stomach.

·         Osteoarthritis