Turmeric at the optimum dose is highly effective in soothing gastric inflammation and ulceration which could be the key to developing new drugs against such stomach disorders say Indian scientists. Turmeric which belongs to the ginger family of plants has been used as an alternative medicine since the last 3000 years. It is also known to have antiseptic properties. Curcumin is its major component responsible for the spice's yellow colour and its therapeutic effects. It (curcumin) has been shown to be a good cure for gastric ailments like inflammation and ulceration. While its low doses are not effective at high doses it