turmeric Plant Science
Turmeric is one of the most extensively studied medicinal plants in the world, used for thousands of years in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine and now widely researched in modern biomedical science. Best known for its active compound curcumin, turmeric has been investigated for its role in inflammation, oxidative stress, metabolic health, digestive support, and immune regulation. On this page, we explore turmeric through a plant-science lens, separating traditional knowledge from verified research, examining how it works in the body, its safety profile, modern applications, and what current science actually supports.
TURMERIC Fast facts
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa, a flowering plant in the ginger family widely used in traditional medicine and modern research. (Jan 26′) National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Active Compound
Curcumin is the primary bioactive polyphenol responsible for turmeric’s studied biological effects. (Jan 26′) National Institutes of Health (NIH) – PubChem
Traditional Use
Used for centuries in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine for inflammation and digestion. (Jan 26′) World Health Organization (WHO) Monographs
Absorption Limits
Curcumin has low natural bioavailability unless combined with fats or piperine. (Jan 26′) NIH – National Library of Medicine
Modern Research
Studied for inflammatory pathways, oxidative stress, joint health, and metabolic markers. (Jan 26′) National Library of Medicine (PubMed)
Regulatory Status
Classified as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) when used as a food ingredient. (Jan 26′) U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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