Curcuma or turmeric is a medicinal and spice plant related to ginger that has been used in Indian cuisine as well as in medicine (Ayurveda) for at least 2000 years.

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Because curcumin stimulates bile flow, it has traditionally been used to treat disorders of fat digestion and liver metabolism.

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However, it has now been discovered that curcumin has strong antioxidant effects, specifically inhibits inflammation and can therefore help support various chronic diseases.