This botanical profile is part of the Star Naturals Herbal Library.
Turmeric
Curcuma longa
Historical / Folk Use
Turmeric has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and Southeast Asian traditions as both a culinary spice and a valued botanical in herbal preparations. The golden root was commonly prepared as a paste or dried and ground into powder, then incorporated into foods, teas, and traditional herbal blends. Turmeric was used to support vitality and overall balance. In topical applications, it was valued for maintaining healthy-looking skin.
Energetics
Traditionally described as:
• Warming and stimulating
• Circulatory-moving
• Brightening in tone
• Invigorating to tissues
• Grounding and steady
• Protective and fortifying
• Activating and vibrant
How Star Naturals
uses this botanical
Turmeric appears in several of our formulations, including topical and internal blends, where warmth, clarity, and revitalization are desired
In internal preparations, its warm, earthy character complements other botanicals traditionally associated with seasonal support and resilience.
In topical formulations, turmeric enhances the blend designed to support skin balance and promote a bright, refreshed-looking complexion.
Found in these Star Naturals formulations:
Research & Resources
The research summaries below highlight findings from scientific studies on compounds found in this botanical.
They are provided for educational purposes and do not represent claims about the effects of Star Naturals products.
Study 1:
A large systematic review of randomized controlled trials found that turmeric/curcumin supplementation was associated with decreases in inflammatory biomarkers and enhancements in markers of antioxidant activity in adults.
Study 2:
This scoping review examined hundreds of human clinical trials where turmeric or curcumin was taken orally and evaluated across a variety of conditions. Across these trials, turmeric or curcumin supplementation was associated with improvements in some digestive-related outcomes as well as changes in inflammation and oxidative stress markers, though results varied by study and formulation.
Study 3:
A systematic review of clinical studies involving turmeric/curcumin products applied to skin suggests that these products are associated with improvements in severity measures for dermatologic conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (eczema) in some studies, although human clinical evidence remains limited and further research is needed.
Study 4:
Reviews of Curcuma species in human dermatology research note associations with antioxidant and anti‑inflammatory activity in skin, which may be relevant to conditions involving irritation or barrier stress.