**Restricts metastases from occurring in many different forms of [[cancer]].
**Prevents [[melanoma]] by causing existing [[melanoma]] cells to commit suicide.
** Reduces the risk of childhood [[leukemia]]. Myeloproliferative disorders are a group of conditions that lead blood cells to abnormally grow within blood vessels. One of these conditions is chronic myelogenous leukemia, a type of leukemia in which the bone marrow synthesizes abnormal white blood cells in your bone marrow. Some herbs may be used for these disorders in order to help strengthen your body's defense systems. One herb that has been used is turmeric. The University of Maryland Medical Center indicates that a dose of 300 mg, three times/day, may reduce pain and inflammation associated with leukemia symptoms.
** Turmeric is effective on [[Pancreatic Cancer]] as studies say.
** Prevents [[Breast Cancer]] from spreading to the lungs in mice.