Tag Archive for 'Curcumin'

Patients with functional dyspepsia treated with curcumin, curcumin plus omeprazole and omeprazole had similar significant symptomatic improvement. Image credit: Andrea Ajale.

Study: Curcumin May Be as Effective as Omeprazole for Treating Functional Dyspepsia

Sep 13, 2023 by Natali Anderson

Curcumin is an active ingredient in the culinary spice turmeric (Curcuma longa). This compound exhibits a broad range of biological properties, such as...

The green fuel (alcohol) is represented by the green-colored droplets at the top of the image, which upon interacting with curcumin enveloped gold nanoparticles, efficiently yield energy (white-colored sparks at the bottom of the image). Image credit: Sri Sai Prasad Nayak / Lakshman Ventrapragada.

Scientists Use Curcumin to Create Highly Efficient Electrode

Apr 19, 2022 by News Staff

A team of researchers from India and the United States has combined curcumin, a molecule that was first extracted from the roots of Curcuma longa (turmeric),...

An aqueous-based extract of turmeric (Curcuma longa) was more effective than placebo for knee pain but did not affect knee effusion-synovitis or cartilage composition. Image credit: Marina Pershina / CC0 1.0.

Turmeric Extract Improves Osteoarthritis Knee Pain, Study Says

Oct 5, 2020 by Enrico de Lazaro

In a new study led by the University of Tasmania, an aqueous-based extract of turmeric (Curcuma longa) improved knee pain versus placebo in patients with...

A medical professional applies eye drops to the eye. Image credit: British Columbia Institute of Technology / CC BY 4.0.

Eye Drops with Curcumin-Loaded Nanoparticles Could Treat Glaucoma

Jul 25, 2018 by News Staff

Curcumin, a polyphenol extracted from turmeric (Curcuma longa), could be used in eye drops to treat the early stages of glaucoma and other eye diseases...

Turmeric contains curcumin, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Image credit: Joachim Schlosser / CC BY-SA 2.0.

Turmeric Compound Boosts Cognitive Power, Reveals New Study

Jan 24, 2018 by News Staff

Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin, a bioactive compound found in the cooking spice turmeric, improved memory and mood in people with age-related...

Curcumin is a major constituent of turmeric (Curcuma longa), the main spice in the Indian dish curry. Image credit: Simon A. Eugster / CC BY-SA 3.0.

Ceria Nanoparticles Loaded with Curcumin Destroy Neuroblastoma Tumor Cells

Jul 28, 2017 by News Staff

Attaching curcumin — a compound found in the cooking spice turmeric — to ceria (cerium oxide) nanoparticles can be used to target and destroy...

New Study Shows Some Curry Dishes Boost Immune System

May 25, 2012 by Enrico de Lazaro

An international team of researchers has identified why some curry dishes, made with spices humans have used for thousands of years, might be good for...