Curcumin is a yellow-colored polyphenol compound derived from the rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It is the primary active ingredient in turmeric and possesses numerous health benefits due to its potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. Curcumin has been shown to support heart health, joint health, and cognitive function. It also helps reduce inflammation and pain, making it a valuable natural remedy for arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Additionally, curcumin is being studied for its potential role in fighting cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases.
Function
Curcumin exhibits powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, supporting heart health, joint health, and cognitive function. It is also being studied for its potential role in fighting cancer and diabetes.
Specification
ITEM
SPECIFICATION
METHOD
Appearance
Nature
Odour
Taste
Origin
Bright Yellow to Orange Fine Powder
From Rhizoma, 100% natural
Characteristic
Characteristic
Curcuma Longa Linn
Visual
Visual
Organoleptic
Organoleptic
Biological Taxonomy
Identification
Positive
TLC
Curcuminoids
Curcumin
Desmethoxycurcumin
Bisdesmethoxycurcumin
≥ 95%
70-80%
15-25%
2.5-6.5%
HPCL
Loss On Drying
Ashes
Sieve Size
Bulk Density
Solubility
In Water
In Alcohol
Solvent Residue
Heavy Metals
Lead (pb)
Arsenic (As)
Cadmium (Cd)
≤ 2.0%
≤ 1.0%
NLT 95% pass through 120meshes
35~65g/100ml
Insoluble
Slightly Soluble
Complies
≤10ppm
≤1.0ppm
≤3.0ppm
≤1.0ppm
≤0.5ppm
5g/ 1050C / 2hrs
2g/ 5250C / 3hrs
Complies
Density meter
Complies
Complies
USP
ICP-MS
ICP-MS
ICP-MS
ICP-MS
ICP-MS
Total Plate Count
Yeast and moulds
E.Coli
Salmonella
Staphylococcus aureaus
Enterobacteries
≤1000CFU/G
≤100CFU/G
Negative
Negative
Negative
≤100CFU/G
USP
USP
USP
USP
USP
USP
Application
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, finds wide applications in various fields due to its numerous health benefits. In traditional medicine, curcumin has been used for centuries to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions, including arthritis, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. In modern medicine, curcumin is being studied for its potential role in treating cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases. As a dietary supplement, curcumin is commonly taken to support joint health, reduce inflammation, and enhance cognitive function. Additionally, curcumin is also used in cosmetics for its skin-benefiting properties, such as reducing skin inflammation and improving skin elasticity.
