It has been treasured by food lovers for thousands of years for its rich golden colour, peppery flavour and mustardy aromaa and now turmeric may also have a role in fighting cancer. Researchers at Flinders are investigating whether an active ingredient of the turmeric plant, called curcumin, can be used alone or in conjunction with standard therapies to treat malignant mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer caused by the inhalation of asbestos.
