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What does curcumin mean?

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  1. (chemistry) A polyphenol; the active ingredient of the spice turmeric.
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This led to hydrogen abstraction from dioxane by curcumin triplet state and the formation of the corresponding ketyl radical.
The root contains curcumin, which is described as an antioxidant in many contemporary scientific studies intended to preserve good health.
Herbs such as dandelion leaf and root, milk thistle, artichoke, Oregon grape root, chelidonium and curcumin also support liver function.
As it can be seen, curcumin has the ability to exert anti-bacterial and it increases in toxication of the dressings.
Thyme with the purifying virtues and Curcuma titrated out of curcumin help to relieve irritations and to alleviate cough.
Additionally, monascus pigments, purpurin, chlorophyllin and curcumin were reported to inhibit the mutagenicity of heterocyclic amines and other carcinogens.

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