What scientists are "discovering" now, many an Indian kid's grandma has been saying since we were young. We use a lot of turmeric in Indian cooking, and also use it as an all purpose antiseptic - I was always given milk with a pinch of turmeric to cure an upset stomach, some people use this to alleviate their stomach ulcers, etc.

It is good that the antiseptic properties of turmeric have now been "proven" now so a lot more people can now accept it, and great news for those suffering from cancer.