Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Rhizomatous herb containing antioxidant curcuminoids, a staple of Ayurvedic medicine and cuisine.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Curcuminoids give the rhizome its intense yellow-orange color.
• Curcumin is poorly absorbed alone; piperine from black pepper raises its bioavailability roughly 20-fold.
• Documented in Ayurvedic medicine and South Asian cuisine for over 2,000 years.

Specifications & Metrics

• ACTIVE COMPOUNDS: Curcumin