Turmeric herb used for anti inflammatory and joint stiffness

I heard on our local news channel today that turmeric herb (family of the curry seasoning) is now in a capsule form that is being used daily for a "NATURAL" anti inflammatory and joint stiffness remedy... I am very excited about this, but what caught my attention was that it cleanses the liver of all the chemicals your other meds are doing to it, plus helps in cholesterol...I worry daily about what meds, and even the use of alcohol is doing to my liver. Turmeric is thought to reduce inflammation by lowering histamine levels and it may also stimulate the adrenal glands to increase production of a hormone that reduces inflammation. It is often used to ease joint pain and inflammation associated with arthritis. However, it is also used to reduce joint pain and in inflammation in other disorders as well. It also helps in digestive aid, and laboratory studies indicate that curcumin has anti-cancer activity. More specifically, it destroys some types of cancer cells. For example, in the laboratory, curcumin kills cultures of human leukemia cells. The man on the show today said he takes it everyday 3 x's a day and will from here on...it's all natural definately worth a try and looking . i'm going this weekend to the nearest health store and getting me some, turmeric capsules, check em out...pregnant women, people with blood clotting disorders and certain health conditions can not take, ask your pharmacist or dr. if any questions about this....