Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid or active compound in Turmeric root, a member of the ginger family.
Favoured by herbal medicine practitioners for centuries, Curcumin is commonly used for a myriad of health benefits including relief of whole-body inflammation in particular joint inflammation and mobility, as well as digestive, brain and liver health.
Celebrated for its powerful natural anti-inflammatory and pain relief properties, some studies have even suggested that Curcumin could be more effective in reducing osteoarthritis pain and stiffness than ibuprofen. Also praised as a natural antioxidant, Curcumin can also help fight free radical damage.