Bioactive compounds of turmeric and their pharmacological effect

Turmeric has various biological compounds. It has been used as a spice in most Asian countries. Both solid and powder extracts, as well as extracts in oil form, are beneficial. Moreover, having an abundant number of biological compounds made it popular in ancient times. For centuries, it has been used to treat wounds and snake bites. The main component of turmeric is curcuminoids, which are reported to have anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-tumor activities. In recent decades, many studies have taken place for clinical trials to confirm curcumin's pharmacological activity. In this review, turmeric constituents and the therapeutic activity of curcumin analogs will be discussed.