Curcuma longa (C.longa)

It has been used as a spice and medicinal plant in India for thousands of years.

Recently, the medicinal properties of turmeric, which were once believed by Hindus, have been scientifically proven. These compounds are called curcuminoids, the most important of which is curcumin. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and a very strong antioxidant. However, the curcumin content of turmeric is not so high. This weight is approximately 3%. Most studies on these plants have been done on turmeric extract, which has a higher amount of curcumin.