What are the medicinal properties of turmeric?

Turmeric contains an element called curcumin which gives yellow color to food. It is antibiotic, anti-inflammatory as well as antioxidant. It destroys tridosha (vata, pitta, kapha). Turmeric not only protects the liver but also repairs damaged liver. It prevents constipation, improves digestion, protects from allergies and purifies blood. It is very useful for skin. It is also very important in ulcers and cancer. Curcumin and terrarin present in it are also anti-disease which also protects DNA.