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Mellow yellow? The mood and cognitive effects of curcumin from turmeric

  • Written by Andrew Scholey, Professor and Director of the Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University of Technology
imageThe purported medical effects of curcumin have a long history, going back at least to the 18th century.SMDSS/Shutterstock

Curcumin is the component of turmeric (Curcuma longa) that gives the spice its bright yellow colour. It is one of more than 5,000 flavonoids, a group of plant-based compounds thought to contribute to the health benefits of fruit...

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