f turmeric. Curcumin, the active ingredient present in the turmeric, is responsible for the biological activities of tumeric. It has been reported to possess anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, anti-allergic, anti-bacterial and anti-tumor activity. It helps to prevent/retard various cardiovascular, viral and other chronic diseases like arthritis, cancer and AIDS by neutralizing existing free radicals. These properties are clinically proven. In the case of arthritis, best results are observed when