Its most common traditional use has been to promote proper digestion.* Even the German Commission E Monograph on turmeric describes it as an approved medicinal herb for dyspeptic (indigestion) conditions. In the last decade turmeric has received tremendous attention from the western scientific community and numerous clinical studies have confirmed its health promoting effects. Benefits: Curcumin C3 Complex® is a patented material that has been used in many clinical studies. Curcumin C3 Complex® was the only turmeric chosen by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for clinical studies. Selected as the curcumin ingredient of choice by the MD Anderson Cancer Center for its clinical trials. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.