Turmeric is a spice used often in Indian and North African cuisines in curry, chutneys and pickles and to season lamb and vegetables. It is sometimes used as a substitute for saffron for its color. It has been used for centuries as an anti-inflammatory in Ayurvedic medicine. In Asian countries, it is used as a mild digestive to ease liver complaints and stomach ulcers. A new study in the November issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism reports that a special extract of turmeric may offer...