Cancer is a hyperproliferative disorder that is usually treated by chemotherapeutic agents
that are toxic not only to tumor cells but also to normal cells, so these agents produce major …

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

Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a yellow pigment in the spice turmeric (also called curry
powder), has been used for centuries as a treatment for inflammatory diseases. Extensive …

Cancer is primarily a disease of old age, and that life style plays a major role in the
development of most cancers is now well recognized. While plant-based formulations have …

There is a growing interest in herbal medicine. Scientific studies have demonstrated the
beneficial pharmacological effects of curcumin. Curcumin is a bright yellow spice, derived …

Because most cancers are caused by dysregulation of as many as 500 different genes,
agents that target multiple gene products are needed for prevention and treatment of cancer …

Curcuminoids, a group of phenolic compounds isolated from the roots of Curcuma longa
(Zingiberaceae), exhibit a variety of beneficial effects on health and on events that help in …

A growing body of research suggests that curcumin, the major active constituent of the
dietary spice turmeric, has potential for the prevention and therapy of cancer. Preclinical …

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 …

Pharmacologically safe compounds that can inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells have
potential as anticancer agents. Curcumin, a diferuloylmethane, is a major active component …