* turmeric inhibits the growth of the H. Pylori bacteria, one of the causes of [[Colon Cancer]] and [[Gastric Cancer]]. It has also been known to help fight [[Prostate Cancer]].
* [[Heart Disease]] : The curcumin users had a 65% lowered risk from post bypass operation heart attacks and also showed significantly lower levels of inflammation and oxidative stress markers in their blood.
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* [[Shu Gan Wan]]