Curcuma longa (Turmeric) is one of the most used plants as spice and medicine from ancient times, in India and other Asian countries. It has shown antimicrobial, anti oxidant and anti inflammatory properties. Curcuminoids (curcumin), are major poliphenols, which are related to the beneficial effects of Curcuma longa. It also contains volatile oils such as turmerone, atlantone and zingibereno