Curcumin a known anti inflammatory and antioxidant agent

Abstract

Curcumin is an active yellow color curcuminoid compound which is a naturally occurring plant pigment that is mostly found in turmeric and is native to Southeast Asia and India.1 It has an earthy odor and somewhat bitter taste and is mostly used in culinary.2 It is reported that pure turmeric residues contains about 3 percent of curcumin by weight.3 However curcumin is also available in the form of turmeric extract supplements which contains higher concentration of curcumin.4 It exhibits strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.5 In addition to that it is an excellent healing agent.6