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Can turmeric cure gastric inflammation and ulcers?

September 24, 2012
Turmeric at the optimum dose is highly effective in soothing gastric inflammation and ulceration, which could be the key to developing new drugs against such stomach disorders, say Indian scientists. Turmeric, which belongs to …

Diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids and curcumin might help people with spinal injuries walk!

October 4, 2012
A diet enriched with a popular omega-3 fatty acid and curcumin, found in Indian curry spice turmeric, preserved walking ability in rats with spinal-cord injury. The findings by researchers from the University of California Los …

Does haldi (curcumin) reduce heart attack risk after surgery?

April 17, 2012
Turmeric, a curry spice, may help lower heart attack risk in people post bypass surgery, thanks to curcumin, the yellow pigment present in the spice which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Bypass surgery improves …

Curcumin (Haldi) based drug used in test against Alzheimer’s

February 15, 2012
Curcumin, a compound of turmeric commonly used in Indian curries, prolongs life and boosts activity of fruit flies with a nervous disorder similar to Alzheimer's disease that afflicts millions of older people across the …