Curcumin, a yellow pigment present in the Indian spice turmeric (associated with curry
powder), has been linked with suppression of inflammation; angiogenesis; tumorigenesis; …

A wide array of phenolic substances, particularly those present in edible and medicinal
plants, have been reported to possess substantial anticarcinogenic and antimutagenic …

Botanicals have been used for the treatment of various human diseases throughout history.
In addition, botanicals play a role in disease prevention. For example, epidemiologic studies …

For the last 6000 years turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to alleviate pain,
balance digestion, purify body and mind, clear skin diseases, expel phlegm, and invigorate …

Apoptosis is a programmed cell death and a highly organized physiological mechanism to
destroy injured or abnormal cells. Apoptotic cells exhibit remarkable morphological features …

Abstract More than 30 Curcuma species (Zingiberaceae) are found in Asia, where the
rhizomes of these plants are used as both food and medicine, such as in traditional Chinese …

Turmeric extracts were obtained from two lots of raw material (M and S) using various
techniques: hydrodistillation, low pressure solvent extraction, Soxhlet, and supercritical …

Nutritional overload and a sedentary life-style are directly associated with the growing
prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is …

A 3-wk feeding study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of turmeric (Curcuma longa)
powder (TMP), containing a known level of curcumin, and a hydrated sodium calcium …

The turmeric (Curcuma longa) plant, a perennial herb belonging to the ginger family, is
cultivated extensively in south and southeast tropical Asia. The rhizome of this plant is also …