curcumin
noun
cur·cu·min ˈkər-kyə-mən 
: an orange-yellow crystalline compound C21H20O6 that constitutes the chief coloring principle of turmeric
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Taylyn Washington-harmon, Men's Health, 25 Aug. 2022 Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin that has anti-inflammatory properties. Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2022 Each soft chew is packed with joint-loving compounds, including turmeric curcumin, glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin, green lipped mussel, yucca root, and fish oil. The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 However, this formula goes beyond that with the additions of curcumin and coenzyme Q10. The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 July 2022 People with any bleeding disorder or those who are taking medication to prevent clotting, such as warfarin, apixaban (Eliquis) or clopidogrel (Plavix), should discuss curcumin or turmeric supplements with their doctor before taking. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 2 June 2022 Treats acne: When ingested and/or applied topically, turmeric and its active ingredient curcumin have been shown to improve acne lesions, says Wizemann. Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 4 May 2022 Turmeric is high in curcumin, one of many curcuminoids present in the plant. The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 Apr. 2022 Tsien put them in touch with researchers at East China Normal, who manufactured more soluble curcumin compounds. Daniel Golden, ProPublica, 20 Jan. 2022 See More
Taylyn Washington-harmon, Men's Health, 25 Aug. 2022 Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin that has anti-inflammatory properties. Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2022 Each soft chew is packed with joint-loving compounds, including turmeric curcumin, glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin, green lipped mussel, yucca root, and fish oil. The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 However, this formula goes beyond that with the additions of curcumin and coenzyme Q10. The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 July 2022 People with any bleeding disorder or those who are taking medication to prevent clotting, such as warfarin, apixaban (Eliquis) or clopidogrel (Plavix), should discuss curcumin or turmeric supplements with their doctor before taking. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 2 June 2022 Treats acne: When ingested and/or applied topically, turmeric and its active ingredient curcumin have been shown to improve acne lesions, says Wizemann. Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 4 May 2022 Turmeric is high in curcumin, one of many curcuminoids present in the plant. The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 Apr. 2022 Tsien put them in touch with researchers at East China Normal, who manufactured more soluble curcumin compounds. Daniel Golden, ProPublica, 20 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French curcumine, from curcum- (from New Latin Curcuma, the turmeric plant, from Arabic kurkum) + -ine -in entry 1
First Known Use
1850, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
curcumin
noun
cur·cu·min ˈkər-kyə-mən
: an orange-yellow crystalline compound C21H20O6 that constitutes the chief coloring principle of turmeric