Curcumin SAPCurcumin for targeted therapeutic solutions (based on science) In Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is used for wound healing and respiratory conditions. Curcumin is a component of turmeric that has been the subject of extensive scientific research for its wide range of therapeutic applications in autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and eczema, as well as for improving the aftermath of stroke.