@article{article_1460809, title={Unveiling the Therapeutic Wonders of Curcumin: A Comprehensive Review on its Impact on Human Health}, journal={International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research}, volume={6}, pages={61–67}, year={2025}, DOI={10.53811/ijtcmr.1460809}, author={El Dhaybi, Mohamad and Karaağaç, Elif Nupel and Şahsuvaroğlu, Münise Rabia and Bayraktar, Doğa and Saufi, Hamid and El Alouani, Marouane}, keywords={Curcumin, Traditional Medicine, Chemical Composition, Biological and Therapeutic Properties}, abstract={Curcumin, a vital culinary spice, is the biphenolic active compound of turmeric and shows a rich history use in ancient therapeutic Medicine. It has long been used for hundreds of years to treat various ailments such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. This review will show an overview about the plant of curcuma and the history of curcumin. In addition, its chemical composition will be discussed to clarify the chemical component essential for its biological activity. Recently, the biological activities of curcumin have been investigated. The studies mainly focused on their antitumor, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective and cardioprotective impacts. This review aims to provide a discussion about curcumin use and its effect on health human and disease prevention.}, number={1}, publisher={Duzce University}