the best researched for pharmacological effects. Moreover, in the
Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is thought to have many medicinal
properties and many in India use it as a readily available antiseptic
for cuts and burns. Whenever there is a cut or a bruise, the
home remedy is to reach for turmeric powder. Today, it is considered
potentially beneficial in treating or reducing symptoms
associated with a wide range of health conditions, due to its antioxidant,
antitumor, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects. A
study was published that showed the effectiveness of turmeric
in the reduction of joint inflammation, and recommended clinical
trials as a possible treatment for the alleviation of arthritis
symptoms. It is thought to work as a natural inhibitor of the cox-2
enzyme, and has been shown effective in animal models for neuropathic
pain secondary to diabetes, among others (Janet et al.,
2006).