Curcumin
Curcumin is a bright yellow chemical produced by plants of the "Curcuma longa" species. It is the principal curcuminoid of turmeric ("Curcuma longa"), a member of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is sold as an herbal supplement, cosmetics ingredient, food flavoring, and food coloring.

Chemically, curcumin is a diarylheptanoid, belonging to the group of curcuminoids, which are natural phenols responsible for turmeric's yellow color. It is a Keto–enol tautomer, existing in enolic form in organic solvents and in keto form in water.

Laboratory and clinical research have not confirmed any medical use for curcumin. It is difficult to study because it is both unstable and poorly bioavailable. It is unlikely to produce useful leads for drug development.
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curcuminoid
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turmeric
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Zingiberaceae
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natural phenol
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enol
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organic solvent
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drug development
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Curcumin
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