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Turmeric, the major component of the common kitchen spice curcumin, has a world of health benefits including being a good natural blood thinner. It is also a natural immune modulator, a natural anti-inflammatory and is increasingly being recognized as a potent cancer fighter and cancer preventive.
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He got that a wee bit backwards. Curcumin is a major component of turmeric. I still think it is best to use the whole herb, turmeric, though. It contains other important curcuminoids.