Anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin, a major constituent of Curcuma longa: a review of preclinical and clinical research.

Curcuma longa (turmeric) has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for inflammatory conditions. Turmeric constituents include the three curcuminoids: curcumin (diferuloylmethane; the primary constituent and the one responsible for its vibrant yellow color), demethoxycurcumin, an...

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Published in:Alternative Medicine Review Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 141 - 154
Main Author: Jurenka JS.
Format: review tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Alternative Medicine Review LLC Jun2009
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost