Plant sources: Curcuma longa L. Turmeric
Latin name: Rhizoma Curcumae Longae
Part used: Rhizoma
Active ingredient: Curcumin, Bisdemethoxycurcumin, Demethoxycurcumin

Pharmacological action:
　1. It iS a natural food coloring, having strong coloring ability, good heat resistance and light resistance.
　2. Reducing blood-lipid, anti-hypertension.
　3. Detoxication, Choleretic effect.
　4. Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory  .
　5. Having the ability Of termination  Ofpregnancy.
Specification:
　(1)Curcumin : curcumin 95% by UV,  E1%,1cm, 425 ≥1526

　(2)Curcuminoids 50-98％(HPLC／UV)
　(3)Curcuma oil