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Curcuma longa L. (of the Zingiberaceae family) is a commonly used spice throughout the world, found broadly throughout the Indian subcontinent. C. longa contains multiple active components that exhibit antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, antiischemic, and antineoplastic properties. The turmeric plant is used as a traditional medicine and remedy for various diseases including a coughs, diabetes, dermatological conditions, respiratory problems, cardiovascular and hepatobiliary diseases, arthritis, irritable bowel disease (IBS), peptic ulcers, psoriasis, and atherosclerosis. The main difficulty facing researchers regarding its therapeutic properties is experimental since the plants components have low absorption, are metabolized quickly, and are rapidly eliminated. The possible side effects of this plant when taken for an extended period of time are gastrointestinal disorders, complications in terms of diabetes mellitus, and iron deficiency. C. longa can interfere with drugs and other herbs especially those related to blood clotting.