* Reduces the risk of childhood [[leukemia]].
* Is a natural liver detoxifier.
* Curcumin (found in turmeric) helps protect against the various health effects associated with fluoride exposure.
* [[Cirrhosis]] : Curcumin inhibit the development of TAA-induced liver cirrhosis mainly due to its anti-inflammatory activities and not by a direct anti-fibrotic effect.
*Prevents and slows down the progression of [[Alzheimer's Disease]] by eliminating amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
* 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.
==Used in Patent Medecine==
* [[Shu Gan Wan]]
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