cancer prevention...

Kunihiro, A., Brickey, J. A., Frye, J. B., & Funk, J. L. (2018). Targeting TGFβ signaling pathways in bone metastatic breast cancer cells to limit metastatic progression using curcuminoids, a turmeric-derived natural product.

Controlling cancer...

Qadir, M. I., Naqvi, S. T. Q., Muhammad, S. A., Qadir, M., & Naqvi, S. T. (2016). Curcumin: a polyphenol with molecular targets for cancer control. Asian pacific journal of cancer prevention, 17(6), 2735-2739.

For centuries, Curcuma longa (turmeric) was used as a spice in Asian cuisine and as a medicinal herb for treatment of inflammation, pain, wound healing, and digestive disorders, to name a few ...

Singletary, K. (2020). Turmeric: Potential Health Benefits. Nutrition Today, 55(1), 45-56.

Turmeric is the most effective and commonly used Indian spice. It is also known for its amazing health benefits. It has received a huge appreciation from scientific community for its protective and therapeutic properties. It is also known as “Queen of spices” amongst Indian …

Saini, P. (2018). Turmeric Benefits for Women. Skin.

… It affects the neurosystem and it is one of the most investigated bioflavonoids. The aim of this paper is to present the dietary and health benefits of turmeric and curcumin for both humans and animals.

Jovičić, D., Jozinović, A., Grčević, M., Spaseska Aleksovska, E., & Šubarić, D. (2017). Nutritional and health benefits of curcumin. Hrana u zdravlju i bolesti: znanstveno-stručni časopis za nutricionizam i dijetetiku, 6(1), 22-27.

… With this review, individuals should be aware of the numerous health benefits that turmeric has to offer especially when it comes to Alzheimer's disease …

Thakur, M., Virk, R., Sangha, P. S., & Saxena, V. (2019). The Effects of Turmeric on Alzheimer’s Patients. Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Research, 2, 347-353.

Many high quality studies show that it has major benefits for your body and brain ...

Kaplan, G. (2017). Turmeric, Ginger & Cinnamon.

General health benefits • Turmeric promotes balanced mood. • Turmeric helps wounds healing …

Yadav, R. P., & Tarun, G. (2017). Versatility of turmeric: A review the golden spice of life. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 6(1), 41-46.

… Skin Treatments Turmeric has lots of benefits for the skin including speeding up the process of healing wounds, calming pores on the face to reduce acne. ..

Verma, R. K., Kumari, P., Maurya, R. K., Kumar, V., Verma, R. B., & Singh, R. K. (2018). Medicinal properties of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.): A review. IJCS, 6(4), 1354-1357.

… Preclinical and clinical studies have also shown curcumin to possess myriad benefits, like the turmeric included in arthritic diseases. ..

Mathai, N. J., Sony, D., Mane, P. P., Shetty, C. B., Latheef, L., Kamath, K., ... & Baliga, M. S. (2018). Antiarthritic Effects of Turmeric and Curcumin: A Revisit. In Polyphenols: Prevention and Treatment of Human Disease (pp. 247-252). Academic Press.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is one of the most useful medicinal herb that contains curcumin, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Please go through the following RG links for more details.

Article Turmeric: A spice with multifunctional medicinal properties

Article Turmeric: A Herbal and Traditional Medicine

Article Turmeric and Curcumin: Biological actions and medicinal applications

Turmeric is rich in Curcumin which is considered as one of the strongest antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. You can go through the following link to know the health benefits and side effects of turmeric.

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-662/turmeric

Turmeric, a spice that has long been recognized for its medicinal properties, has received interest from both the medical/scientific world and from culinary enthusiasts, as it is the major source of the polyphenol curcumin. It aids in the management of oxidative and inflammatory conditions, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, anxiety, and hyperlipidemia. It may also help in the management of exercise-induced inflammation and muscle soreness, thus enhancing recovery and performance in active people.

For more information please go through the attached article...

Turmeric possess anticancer properties.

Article Potential Anticancer Properties and Mechanisms of Action of Curcumin

Article Potential anticancer activity of turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Turmeric has been described as a treatment for diabetes in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine.

Article Curcumin and Diabetes: A Systematic Review

Turmeric is rich in Curcumin which is considered as one of the strongest antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent.

Have a look at: “curcuma longa Wiki Phyto” and “Curcuma longa doctissimo” There are many pharmaceutical effects described: Hepatoprotection, antioxydant, stimulation of the immune system, anti-cancer, detoxification, prevention of Alzheimer (?) and many other. The main active molecule is curcumine.

I am overwhelmed by the illuminating answers that are ground touting in the existing literature on the health benefits of Tumeric received from the erudite scholars on this platform. I say a big thanks to you all.

Turmeric and curcumin, one of its constituents, have been studied in numerous clinical trials for various human diseases and conditions, but the conclusions have either been uncertain or negative. Claims that curcumin in turmeric may help to reduce inflammation remain unproven as of 2020

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turmeric

Turmeric and especially its most active compound curcumin have many scientifically-proven health benefits, such as the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer's and cancer. It's a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and may also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric

Thank you Dr Chinaza Godswill Awuchi for your warmth contributions.

Very interesting - I have also been convinced (or self-deluded as the case may be) that it has positive health properties. In terms of footballing injuries a curry always combines well with bags of frozen peas.

Curcumin from turmeric (Curcuma longa) help delay aging and fight age-related chronic diseases.

Article The Role of Curcumin in the Modulation of Ageing

Article The Promise of Slow Down Ageing May Come from Curcumin

Article Curcumin, inflammation, aging and age- related diseases

Article Anti-aging Role of Curcumin by Modulating the Inflammatory M...

Turmeric is mainly utilized for conditions involving pain and inflammation, such as osteoarthritis. It is also used for hay fever, depression, high cholesterol, a type of liver disease, and itching.

It may also work on anti fungal and anti viral infections.

Turmeric Contains Bioactive Compounds With Powerful Medicinal Properties

please refer the useful Link:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric

Curcumin Is a Natural Anti-Inflammatory Compound

Note: Turmeric contains curcumin, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Most studies used turmeric extracts that are standardized to include large amounts of curcumin.

please refer the following useful Link for detailed explanation :

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric

Turmeric Dramatically Increases the Antioxidant Capacity of the Body

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric

Curcumin Boosts Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Linked to Improved Brain Function and a Lower Risk of Brain Diseases .

Turmeric contains curcumin, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Most studies used turmeric extracts that are standardized to include large amounts of curcumin.

please refer the following useful Link for detailed explanation :

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric

Curcumin Should Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric

Turmeric Can Help Prevent (And Perhaps Even Treat) Cancer

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric

Curcumin May Be Useful in Preventing and Treating Alzheimer's Disease

please refer the following useful Link for detailed explanation :

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric

Arthritis Patients Respond Very Well to Curcumin Supplements

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric

Studies Show That Curcumin Has Incredible Benefits Against Depression

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric

Curcumin May Help Delay Aging and Fight Age-Related Chronic Diseases

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric

Dear Dr. Femi Adekunle Balogun ,

Thank you very much fro your good question.It is useful to our RG friends.

I have given answers separately point to point(above).

Thank you so much Prof. K.V.L.N. Acharyulu for your elucidating and robust contributions.

Turmeric is safe for most people when consumed in amounts found in food. But turmeric can have side effects when taken in large doses. Some supplements contain up to 500 milligrams of turmeric extract, and their labels recommend taking four capsules per day. ... Little research has been done on excessive doses of turmeric.

https://www.livescience.com/41760-turmeric-supplement-facts.html

Turmeric is effective for treating depression.

Article Efficacy and Safety of Curcumin in Major Depressive Disorder...

Thank you Dr Arvind Singh for the article link on Tumeric, it is impressive.

The most active constituent of turmeric is curcumin which has potential to prevent heart diseases, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis and cancer. further it has reported to possess anti-inflammatory as well antioxidant properties.It can also be used to improve symptoms of depression.

Thank you Prof. Goutam Kumar Jena for your elucidating contribution.

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-662/turmeric

Turmeric and especially its most active compound curcumin have many scientifically-proven health benefits, such as the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer's and cancer. It's a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and may also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis.

Thank you Dr Islam Alkhalifawi for your enlightening contribution.

Turmeric and especially its most active compound curcumin have many scientifically-proven health benefits, such as the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer's and cancer. It's a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and may also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric

A recent analysis of research published in the Journal of Medicinal Food on turmeric extracts concluded that eight to 12 weeks of treatment with standardized turmeric extracts can reduce pain due to arthritis, compared with placebo. Studies are still in the early stages, and much more research is needed.

https://creakyjoints.org/alternative-medicine/turmeric-curcumin-for-arthritis/

Thank you Prof. Mehdi Shakibaei for your contribution.

You can read from this useful link and that's very interesting to know also. Thanks.

https://www.healthline.com/health/turmeric-tea-benefits#maintains-ulcerative-colitis-remission

7 Ways Turmeric Tea Benefits Your Health

• Turmeric tea benefits. ...
• Eases arthritis symptoms. ...
• Helps prevent Alzheimer's disease. ...
• Helps prevent cancer. ...
• Maintains ulcerative colitis remission. ...
• Boosts the immune system. ...
• Lowers cholesterol. ...
• Can help treat uveitis.

Thank you Dr Ronald Valledor Gomeseria for your elucidating contributions.

It is anti-inflammatory, soothing and anti-depressant. What is more, it tastes good!

Turmeric has been shown to attenuate several aspects of metabolic syndrome by improving insulin sensitivity, suppressing adipogenesis, reducing elevated blood pressure, inflammation, and oxidative stress. It also leads to a reduction in plasma triglycerides and cholesterol and elevation of HDL-C concentrations. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties and reduces the risk of heart diseases.

Ref:Article Curcumin: A Review of Its' Effects on Human Health

Thank you Dr Harasit Kumar Paul for your contribution and the academic martial link.

Tumeric with main an powerful substance of curcumin has antioxidant feature. You can search curcumin for more information about the beneficial effects of this plant.

Please have a look at the link below:

Chapter Medicinal properties and health benefits of curcumin

Please follow the following link:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92752/

Femi Adekunle Balogun

Turmeric is beneficial in prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

Article Curcumin as a Potential Treatment for COVID-19

Article Curcumin (a constituent of turmeric): New treatment option a...

Article Turmeric Root and Its Bioactive Ingredient Curcumin Effectiv...

Article Antiviral and immunomodulatory activity of curcumin: A case ...

Article Turmeric as a Possible Treatment for COVID-19-Induced Anosmi...

Article Potential use of turmeric in COVID-19

Article Curcumin: a Wonder Drug as a Preventive Measure for COVID19 Management

The curcumin found in turmeric (Curcuma longa) promote wound healing by decreasing inflammation and oxidation.

Article Curcumin improves wound healing by modulating collagen and d...