Clinical Uses of Curcumin

Curcumin (Curcuma longa) has been used in clinical settings for multiple treatment protocols including inflammation. Curcumin and the spice Tumeric have demonstrated their ability to both prevent and relieve inflammation due their chemical constituents. This paper intends to discuss the herb Curcuma Longa and its active properties including the main mechanisms of action, review of established clinical benefits of Curcumin, including the clinical benefits for inflammation.