Its latin name is curcuma domestica.

Turmeric possesses anti-inflammatory property comparable to aspirin ,ibuprofen etc.this property in turmeric is present due to curcumin

it has been very effective in treating jaundice and should be included in diet of patients suffering from jaundice or even infective hepatitis.

it shows hepatoprotective effect

it is known to be antidiabetic as it reduces blood and urine sugar without any toxic effect.

it and curcumin have been useful in increasing the bile flow in infected bile ducts.it also reduces the incidence of cholesterol gallstones.

it contains a group of antioxidants ,curcumin is most abundant in them

it can reduce the opacity of the eyes lens produced by smoke condensate and thereby can prevent vision loss.

The drug taken in a dose of 3-6 g. daily in capable of producing reduction in cholesterol and triglyceride level .

it increase the HDL cholesterol and reduces LDL cholesterol thus it can prevent coronary problems and heart diseases.

it can prevent, reverse, or block the development of cancer as it is a chemopreventive syagent.

Ointment containing curcumin produces symptomatic relief in patients with external cancerous lesion

its soaps are effective in skin problems and it removes unwanted hair 

it is found effective against mosquitoes due to insecticidal properties

it is hot in potency and is a blood purifier,antibacterial and anti-carcinogenic.

it is useful in coryza .the smoke produced by sprinkling powdered turmeric over burnt charcol is inhaled especially at night for some time and drinking of water is restricted for an hour.this gives rapid relief in coryza.

A paste made with aloevera and turmeric is applied in thrombosed piles.

Thin paste of it with milk is applied to face at night and in the morning the face is washed with hot water to improve complexion.