Curcumin, a curcuminoid [1], is a bioactive component representing 1.5–3 wt. % [2] of the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa) [3], also known as diferuloylmethane. This yellow pigmented powder can be obtained by grinding the rhizome of turmeric [4], owing the color to the curcumin present [1,5].

Curcumin, a curcuminoid [1], is a bioactive component representing 1.5–3 wt. % [2] of the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa) [3], also known as diferuloylmethane. This yellow pigmented powder can be obtained by grinding the rhizome of turmeric [4], owing the color to the curcumin present [1,5].