Curcumin, the Golden Spice From Indian Saffron, Is a
Chemosensitizer and Radiosensitizer for Tumors and
Chemoprotector and Radioprotector for Normal Organs
Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), the yellow pigment in Indian
saffron (Curcuma longa; also called turmeric, haldi, or haridara in
the East and curry powder in theWest), has been consumed by people
for centuries as a dietary component and for a variety of proinflammatory
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