I think it is a natural anti- inflammatory, just like capsisan (sp?) and some other spices that make foods spicy hot. Some are supposed to trigger our own natural pain killers in our body. I'm sorry but i can't take much due to tender tummy so i don't know a lot about them. Take care!! Soft hugs!!

My understanding is it effects your blood pressure as I am on blood pressure tablets but it's supposed to be good for any arthritic condition.

Would love to experiment with natural spices, etc, but have same problem - tender tummy !

I haven't heard too much about it, if it helps with pain I'm all in for that

Turmeric is suppose to help pain, research the benefits of turmeric.