Washington [US], September 12 (ANI): Researchers found that a natural component contained in the culinary spice turmeric may be as efficient as omeprazole, a medicine used to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms by reducing excess stomach acid. The findings were reported in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine. Turmeric is obtained from the Curcuma longa plant’s root. It includes curcumin, a naturally active chemical with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, and has long been used as a medicinal medicine in Southeast Asia, notably for the treatment of dyspepsia. However, it is unclear how well it compares to conventional medications for this use, owing to