Inflammatory bowel syndrome – the active ingredient in turmeric is an inexpensive and non-toxic way to treat bowel syndrome, chrone's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Rheumatoid arthritis – as turmeric contains antioxidants, it helps to remove the free radicals in the body that damages the cells and tissues. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties helps to relive the mild to moderate joint pains.

Cancer – it is a good treatment for cancer. Curcumin not only prevents the cancerous cells from growing but also it slows the spread of cancerous cells. Turmeric is most effective for the treatment of cancer when it is combined with vegetables.

Cardiovascular disease – the root cause of cardiovascular diseases is cholesterol. The active ingredients present in the turmeric helps to avoid the accumulation of cholesterol and also regulates the homocysteine levels which are responsible for the damage of blood vessels.

Here are some of the reasons which will make you to add turmeric into your diet:

It helps to disinfect the cuts and burns, as it is a natural antiseptic.

Decreases the risk of childhood lukemia.

Natural liver detoxifier.

Helps to remove the amyloyd plaque in the brain, which in turn decreases the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Prevents the occurring of meta-states in many states of cancer.

It is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.

Helps in weight management by triggering the fat metabolism.

Chinese use this as a treatment for depression.

Its a natural treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, because of its anti-inflammatory properties.

Stops the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.

Speeds up the process of wound healing.