A bioactive compound in turmeric, called curcumin, may have an effect on the digestive system. However, there is little scientific evidence that turmeric is good for acid reflux symptoms. Acid reflux ...

Share on Pinterest Turmeric could help an upset stomach as much as some prescribed drugs for indigestion. annabogush/Getty Images Turmeric can be just as effective as omeprazole at reducing stomach ...

Share on Pinterest Turmeric may be as effective at treating indigestion as the over-the-counter drug Omeprazole. Yorkfoto/Getty Images A small study has found turmeric to be as effective as Omeprazole ...

In an intriguing Thai study, researchers uncovered that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, rivals the commonly prescribed acid-suppressing drug for functional dyspepsia, omeprazole.

Turmeric has lived in our kitchens for centuries. It colours food, adds warmth, and carries the tag of being “healing.” But can turmeric actually work like medicine for stomach problems? A study from ...