For centuries, turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been treasured in traditional medicine for its healing properties. In the modern era, scientists have identified curcumin — turmeric’s most bioactive compound — as a subject of intense research for its potential in medical, pharmaceutical, and health applications.
Among its many studied benefits, one of the most intriguing is curcumin’s potential role in targeting cancer cells and assisting in the breakdown of cancerous tumors. While it is not a replacement for conventional cancer treatments, curcumin is showing remarkable promise as a supportive agent in cancer therapy due to its unique ability to influence multiple biological pathways at once.