- Used in Herbal Medicine to aid digestion.
- Turmeric is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve flatulent dyspepsia (carminative).
- Used in Herbal Medicine as a hepatoprotectant/liver protectant.
- Used in Herbal Medicine to increase bile excretion by the liver (choleretic) and stimulate contraction of the gallbladder (cholagogue).
- Turmeric is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as an anti-inflammatory to help relieve joint pain.
- Turmeric is traditionally used in Ayurveda to relieve pain and inflammation, and assist healing of minor wounds such as cuts and burns, and minor skin irritations.