
Curcumin
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Curcumin is a yellow-orange polyphenolic flavonoid and is the main constituent of the rhizome of the spice turmeric (Curcuma longa L. family Zingiberaceae). This compound is distinguished by its bright yellow color, which historically contributed to its use as a dye before its medicinal properties were discovered. Curcumin is a polyphenol with...