Turmeric KunyitKunyit soothes the upper digestive system by removing the gas. Turmeric is also known to help increase intestinal absorption, and promote intestinal flora. Colitis is one of chronic gastro-intestinal tract diseases, and it is difficult to recover completely. Colitis can cause abdominal pain, and is characterized by the presence of blood in the stool. Studies of turmeric for stomach performed on patients with ulcerative colitis, found that turmeric patients had lower relapse rates.