Turmeric is useful as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic in treatment of arthritis, colitis, Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and bursitis. It is also an antihepatotoxin, cholagogue, anti-protozoal, antibacterial, antioxidant, and antifungal. Turmeric mildly lowers blood pressure, reduces LDL cholesterol levels, and reduces oxidative damage to the liver, blood vessels (atherosclerosis), and eyes.