Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of curcumin.

Curcuma spp. contain turmerin, essential oils, and curcuminoids, including curcumin. Curcumin [1,7-bis-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione] is regarded as the most biologically active constituent of the spice turmeric and it comprises 2-8% of most turmeric preparations. Preclinical...

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Main Authors: Sharma, R, Steward, W, Gescher, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007