Medicinal Herbs Database

Curcumin extract represents the highly concentrated and bioavailability-enhanced forms of turmeric's primary active compound. Unlike whole turmeric, these standardized extracts use various technologies to dramatically improve absorption. Clinical research predominantly uses these enhanced forms for therapeutic applications.

Turmeric cultivated in Ethiopia used in traditional medicine for liver conditions, skin disorders, and joint pain.

Indonesian black turmeric used in Jamu traditional medicine for digestive conditions, respiratory infections, and as a general tonic. A core Jamu ingredient distinct from regular turmeric.

Turmeric variety grown in Okinawa used in local folk medicine for liver support and longevity.

Turmeric is a bright yellow spice derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger family. It has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin, its primary active compound, is one of the most extensively studied natural compounds in modern research.

Javanese turmeric is a distinct species from common turmeric, native to Indonesia. It is widely used in Southeast Asian traditional medicine primarily for liver and digestive health. It has been approved by the German Commission E for digestive complaints and is the most commonly used herbal medicine in Indonesia.

A close relative of turmeric used in both Ayurveda and TCM to break up masses, improve digestion, and resolve blood stasis.