Regardless of where it occurs in the body, inflammation is typically characterised by symptoms of pain, swelling, heat, stiffness and reddening of the affected part. These symptoms are caused by the presence of compounds called inflammatory mediators, which may also cause damage to the injured or inflamed tissue.

Curcumin exerts powerful inhibitory actions on many inflammatory mediators and may have therapeutic benefits in mild osteoarthritis, sports injuries and many other conditions associated with pain and inflammation.