Turmeric from India
Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), a ginger plant native to India, has been revered as a sacred plant for over 5000 years. According to ancient writings in the Indian Vedas, turmeric, also known as Indian saffron, was considered one of the most important spices of its time. In Ayurvedic teachings as well as in Chinese tradition, the root plays an important role. In Europe as well, different species of turmeric have been known to healers since ancient times. Turmeric is one of the most researched plants in the world, with studies largely focused on its curcuminoids. Traditional usage valued the synergy between the bioactives of the root.
Curcuminoids, or "Curcumin"
In their entirety, curcumin, cyclocurcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin as well as demethoxycurcumin form the most important components of the root, the so-called curcuminoids, often shortened to "curcumin". The problem of the extremely low bioavailability of the lipophilic curcuminoids (poor solubility, weak absorption, hardly any membrane permeability, rapid decay) is solved by the liposomal formulation. The high bioavailability is achieved completely without any additives or active enhancers such as piperine.
