CURCUMIN EXTRACT

TURMERIC, CURCUMIN EXTRACT BENEFITS 

• Turmeric herb (Curcuma longa) is a plant native to south India and Indonesia.
• Its tuberous root like structures have been used as a condiment, and medically as an aromatic stimulant. Curcuminoids are the major substances that give the spice turmeric its yellow color.
• Curry powder which is extensively used in Indian cuisine, is largely made of turmeric and other spices such as coriander and fenugreek.
• Curcumin, the most active curcuminoid found in turmeric, has been shown to possess a multitude of beneficial effects in the treatment of cancers, cardiovascular disease, and inflammation.
• With this knowledge in hand, many research groups around the country, involving both private and public funding, are focused on the use of this plant-derived chemical in humans.
• Given the current body of evidence, curcumin, as it has for thousands of years in ancient Asian culture, may provide us a safe, effective therapy for many disease processes which plague our society