Turmeric

Potential Benefits and Clinical Studies - Summary from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

• To prevent cancer
  Several animal studies suggest that turmeric prevents colon, stomach, and skin cancers in rats exposed to carcinogens.
• To treat infections
  One clinical trial showed that turmeric does not help lower viral load in HIV positive patients.
• To reduce inflammation
  Laboratory and animal studies suggest that turmeric reduces inflammation. There are ongoing clinical trials on this effect in humans.
• To treat kidney stones
  No scientific evidence supports this use.
• To relieve stomach and intestinal gas
  No clinical trials have evaluated this use.