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    Glossary Turmeric

    bright yellow spice with anti-inflammatory properties

    Turmeric, scientifically known as Curcuma longa, is a bright yellow spice commonly used in cooking, particularly in Indian cuisine. It contains an active compound called curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Turmeric is also studied for its potential health benefits, including its role in reducing inflammation and possibly aiding in the treatment of various conditions such as arthritis and certain skin disorders.

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    1. Effects of Turmeric (<i>Curcuma longa</i>) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence Phytotherapy Research · 2016 · 136 citations
    2. Turmeric Essential Oil Constituents as Potential Drug Candidates: A Comprehensive Overview of Their Individual Bioactivities Molecules · 2024 · 17 citations
    3. Alopecia barbae: A natural way to cure it by the aids of moutarde d’Orléans and tumeric powder Nasza Dermatologia Online · 2020
    4. Determination of Effectiveness Traditional Cosmetics of Coconut Oil and Turmeric as Anti-Dandruff 2020
    5. Effects of Turmeric on Clinical Conditions: Umbrella Reviews of Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Value in Health · 2018
    6. Liver Toxicity, a Rare Side Effect of Using Turmeric Supplements for Hair Loss Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2025
    7. Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Essential Oils of Curcuma Species Nutrients · 2018 · 205 citations
    8. Wound Healing and the Use of Medicinal Plants Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 2019 · 170 citations
    9. Ethnodermatological use of medicinal plants in India: From ayurvedic formulations to clinical perspectives – A review Journal of ethnopharmacology · 2021 · 57 citations
    10. Nutraceuticals as anti-angiogenic agents: hopes and reality. PubMed · 2005 · 48 citations
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