Turmeric
DEFINITION
Turmeric is the dried rhizome of Curcuma longa L., also known as C. domestica Val. (Fam. Zingiberaceae). It is commonly known as Curcuma, Curcum, Haridra, and Indian Saffron. It contains NLT 3.0% of curcuminoids, calculated on the anhydrous basis.
USP REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PURCHASE
USP Bisdesmethoxycurcumin RSUSP Curcumin RS
USP Curcuminoids RS
USP Desmethoxycurcumin RS