Curcumin is the yellow pigment in spice- turmeric. The spice is extensively used in Indian and Middle Eastern food. The most important turmeric chemical components are a group of compounds called curcuminoids, which include curcumin (diferuloylmethane),...
A group of scientists has identified 30 medicinal plants used in indigenous folk medicines, Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha systems. These three herbal medicine systems together will cover nearly the entire ancient Indian herbal medicine spectrum. Trials on rats on...
Turmeric’s medicinal properties have been widely studied. The underground modified stem of the Curcuma longa plant when dried yields turmeric. Traditionally, it has been used to treat skin, gastrointestinal, autoimmune, liver, eye, and other disorders....