07 Apr 2016 Blackmores Institute Curcumin may help overcome drug resistant tuberculosis 07 Apr 2016 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News New research indicates that curcumin may help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis. Curcumin is a polyphenol responsible for the bright yellow-orange colour of turmeric, a spice derived from the root of the perennial herb Curcuma longa. Curcumin is a potent inducer of apoptosis—an effector mechanism used by macrophages to kill intracellular Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.