Standardized Botanical Extracts and Phytonutrients CURCUMA LONGA Family:- Zingiberaceae General Description It is otherwise known as Turmeric, which is native to India and Southern Asia and is widely cultivated in India, China, Indonesia and other tropical countries. It grows well in humid climate. The extracts are taken from the rhizome, which has a characteristic bright yellow color.   Active Principle Turmeric contains 0.3-5.4% curcumin, an orange yellow volatile oil composed mainly of turmerone,atlantone and zingiberone. Curcumin provides 95% Curcuminoids .Also it contains sugars, protein, vitamins and minerals. Clinical Uses Antioxidant Anticarcinogenic Anti-inflammatory Cardiovascular Hepatic Gastrointestinal Antimicrobial agent. Advantages Curcumin is applied clinically as a cancer preventive and treatment adjunct, and in the treatment of atherosclerosis, liver disorders, cholelithiasis and irritable bowel syndrome. Furthermore, the safety and excellent tolerability of curcumin compared to any standard drug treatment are major advantages. "Products under patent shall not be offered to the market where the intellectual property rights are protected" Disclaimer These claims have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to cure, mitigate, treat or prevent any desease." Back « home | profile | products | contacts This site is optimised for IE 5.0 or above only, and is best viewed with screen resolution of 800 x 600. Copyright © 2005-2006 Phytotech. Powered by:  i-syst.