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- Title
Safety and anti-inflammatory activity of curcumin: a component of tumeric (Curcuma longa).
- Authors
Chainani-Wu, Nita
- Abstract
Tumeric is a spice that comes from the root Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger family, Zingaberaceae. In Ayurveda (Indian traditional medicine), tumeric has been used for its medicinal properties for various indications and through different routes of administration, including topically, orally, and by inhalation. Curcuminoids are components of tumeric, which include mainly curcumin (diferuloyl methane), demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcmin.
- Publication
Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.), 2003, Vol 9, Issue 1, p161
- ISSN
1075-5535
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1089/107555303321223035