Turmeric Extract　5%~95% Curcuminoids

Turmeric Extract

Botanical Name: Curcuma longa L.

Specification:

5%~95% Curcuminoids

10% Curcuminoids water soluble

4:1 to 20:1

Appearance: Orange Yellow fine powder

Plant Part Used: Root

Extract Method: Water/Grain alcohol

CAS No: 458-37-7

Molecular Formula: C21H20O6

Introduction :

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.

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.

Function:

(1) Curcumin mainly used in many foods as a coloring in mustard, cheese, beverages

and cakes.

(2) Curcumin used for dyspepsia, chronic anterior uveitis and Helicobacter pylori bacteria.

(3) Curcumin used as a topical analgesic, and for colic, hepatitis, ringworm and chest pain.

(4) With the function of improving blood circulation and treating amenorrhea.

(5) With the function of lipid-lowering, anti-inflammatory, choleretic, anti-tumor and

anti-oxidation.

(6) Curcumin contains antioxidants, which protect cells against damage caused by free radicals.

(7) Curcumin has the effect on lowering blood pressure, treating diabetes and protecting the liver.

(8) With the function of treating women dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea.

Application:

Pharmaceutical Products, Healthcare Products, Cosmetics and so on.