Turmeric stands out as a digestive plant. It helps you digest food well, relieves the feeling of satiety, dyspepsia or indigestion and prevents the formation of gas and flatulence. Associated with astringent plants, it is useful in case of diarrhea caused by gastrointestinal inflammation, poisoning or allergies. It has been indicated as a natural substitute for certain synthetic antiulcer drugs to relieve gastric and gastric ulcers. Turmeric affects the gastrointestinal mucosa, and helps to repair damaged tissue. It acts as an excellent stomach and intestinal anti-inflammatory, very suitable in case of gastritis and gastroenteritis, but also as a support in the treatment of pancreatitis and irritable bowel. It has a decongestant effect on the liver; restores liver cells and exerts a protective action on the liver. It is indicated in case of hepatobiliary alterations, mild hepatitis, and for the treatment of cholecystitis or gallbladder stones. Turmeric is a good ally in case of various rheumatisms, such as arthritis and osteoarthritis, with the advantage that, unlike other anti-inflammatories, it does not damage the gastric mucosa. It is attributed a high capacity to reduce histamine in inflammatory processes, it can stimulate the activity of two enzymes (glutathione transferase and glutathione peroxidase), which are responsible for regulating the body's reaction to an inflammatory process, facilitating the necessary elimination of the waste materials. Its anti-inflammatory action is considered comparable to the famous iboprufen. It is attributed a moderate lipid-lowering effect, which can help lower the levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Due to its antioxidant power and as an antiplatelet agent, turmeric, consumed regularly, can prevent the onset of heart ailments, such as strokes and arteriosclerosis
