Curcumin is a constituent of the Indian spice turmeric, which is a type of ginger. Curcumin is one of three curcuminoids that is present in turmeric, and the other two being desmethoxycurcumin and bis-desmethoxycurcumin. These curcuminoids provide turmeric its yellow color and curcumin is used as food additive and a yellow food colorant. Curcumin is procured from the dried rhizome of the turmeric plant, which is considered as perennial herb that is cultivated widely in south and southeast Asian countries. The rhizome or the root is then processed to form turmeric, which comprises 2% to 5% curcumin. In the United States, turmeric is best regarded as a spice. It is considered as one of the chief components of curry powder. In India and other Asian parts, turmeric is used to heal many health conditions. It is considered to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and perhaps even anticancer properties.
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