Turmeric (curcumin) is a powerful adaptogen. An adaptogen, by definition, is a non-toxic substance that normalizes physiologic function. Adaptogens help the body adapt to the effects of inflammation, fatigue, and trauma.
This formula contains cannabinoids as well as curcuminoids from Turmeric which have anti-inflammatory properties, this is due to their ability to inhibit the synthesis of inflammatory prostaglandins.
Studies show that when compared to corticosteroids, Turmeric extract displays equal anti-inflammatory capability in acute inflammation and is around 50% as potent in chronic inflammation.* The most abundant components of turmeric essential oil are turmerone (25.3 percent), a-tumerone (18.3 percent) and curlone (12.5 percent). Other constituents include caryophyllene (2.26 percent), eucalyptol (1.60 percent) and a-phellandrene (0.42 percent). (11) These components of turmeric essential oil make it extremely potent when it comes naturally fighting an impressive variety of ailments.
