Curcumin (from the rhizome of Curcuma longa) is well documented for its medicinal properties in Indian and Chinese systems of medicine where it is widely used for the treatment of several diseases.

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the effects of curcumin and curcuminoids on a human neuroblastoma cell line (SH-SY5Y) infected with severe acute respiratory ...

Few natural products have demonstrated the range of protective and therapeutic promise as have turmeric and its principal bioactive components, the curcuminoids. Success in translating this potential ...

Curcumin is a component of the Indian spice turmeric (Curcumin longa) which belongs to the family of gingers called the Zingiberaceae. Curcumin is one of three curcuminoids present in turmeric, which ...

If you enjoy Indian, South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, chances are you’ve consumed turmeric. This bright yellow-orange coloured spice is a staple ingredient in savoury and sweet dishes such as ...

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