Soluble curcumin and its derivatives

Abstract

Disclosed is a composition including ammonia and curcumin or curcuminoid, such as an ammonium phenoxide of curcumin. Also disclosed is a method for forming an ammonium phenoxide of curcumin or curcuminoid including dissolving the curcumin or curcuminoid in an ammonia solution. Further disclosed is a method of treating a curcumin-improvable condition including administering an ammonium phenoxide of curcumin or curcuminoid to a subject.

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