Herb in Thai notifiable formulas
Turmeric
ขมิ้นชัน · Khamin Chan
Curcuma longa L.
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Part used
- rhizome
- Crude drug
- Curcumae Longae Rhizoma, Curcumae Domesticae Rhizoma
- Other names
- Curcuma, Indian Saffron, Yellow Root
- In the announcement
- Used in 11 notifiable formulas (6 as capsules)
Thai Herbal Pharmacopoeia (THP)
Constituents and quality criteria of Turmeric
Summarised from the Turmeric monograph of the Thai Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Department of Medical Sciences, the standard used to test the dried rhizome.
Marker with a minimum content set by the pharmacopoeiaCurcuminoids, calculated as curcumin
CriterionNot less than 5.0% w/w
Constituents
Turmeric contains yellow volatile oil, of which turmerone and zingiberene are its major components, and curcuminoids, of which curcumin, desmethoxycurcumin, and bisdesmethoxycurcumin are its major components.
Raw material quality criteria
| Foreign matter | Not more than 2.0% w/w |
| Total ash | Not more than 8.0% w/w |
| Acid-insoluble ash | Not more than 1.0% w/w |
| Water-soluble extractive | Not less than 9.0% w/w |
| Ethanol-soluble extractive | Not less than 10.0% w/w |
| Volatile oil | Not less than 6.0% v/w |
Storage: Turmeric shall be kept in well-closed containers, preferably of metal or glass, protected from light and stored in a cool and dry place.
Source: Thai Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Department of Medical Sciences (online edition, accessed 21 October 2026)Read the full THP monograph
Formulas using Turmeric
11 formulas containing Turmeric
Select a formula to see its ingredients and indications. Formula names and indications are a reference translation; the Thai announcement is the legal text.
- Ya Khamin Chan Turmeric (single-herb)Relieves abdominal fullness and colic/flatulent discomfort, abdominal bloating and flatulence
- Khamin Chan TurmericHelps reduce symptoms caused by indigestion
- San Sakat Khamin Chan Turmeric extractHelps control blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes
- Ya Lueang Pit Samut Yellow formula for non-infectious diarrheaRelieves diarrhea not caused by infection
- Ya Prasa Kanphlu Clove formula for stomach ache and indigestionRelieves abdominal pain, abdominal colic/flatulent discomfort, and fullness and distension from indigestion due to disordered elements (that)
- Ya Banthao Ritsiduang Thawan Nak Formula to relieve hemorrhoidsRelieves symptoms of hemorrhoids
- Ya Lueang Pit Samut Yellow formula for non-infectious diarrheaRelieves diarrhea not caused by infection
- Ya Lueang Pit Samut Yellow formula for non-infectious diarrheaRelieves diarrhea not caused by infection, e.g. stool without mucus or blood, diarrhea
- Ya Prasa Kanphlu Clove formula for stomach ache and indigestionRelieves abdominal pain, abdominal colic/flatulent discomfort, and fullness and distension from indigestion due to disordered elements (that)
- Ya Prakhop Herbal compress for aches and muscle tensionApplied as a compress to reduce pain; helps relax muscles, tendons and joints
- Ya Banthao Ritsiduang Thawan Nak Formula to relieve hemorrhoidsRelieves symptoms of hemorrhoids
Development potential
Develop Turmeric into a product with the TIBD group
In notifiable formulas11 formulas3 as a single-herb formula
THP raw-material criteria6 testsfor acceptance testing before production
Marker with a minimum contentNot less than 5.0% w/wCurcuminoids, calculated as curcumin
Testing in the groupVISBIOCurcuminoid content testing
Three ways forward 1Notify a listed formula2Adapt it through detailed notification3Develop a Category B herbal medicine or Category C health productSee the development pathway
VISBIO · laboratory in the TIBD group
Curcuminoid content testing
Analytical testing of Turmeric raw materials and products by VISBIO, the laboratory in our group.
See the VISBIO serviceTIBD · extract developmentCurcuminoid extract
TIBD develops turmeric extracts for brands that need a raw material or a custom specification.
See the curcuminoid extract pageK-API · manufacturing in the groupExtract and manufacture at K-API
The TIBD group plant licensed by the Thai FDA to manufacture herbal products, so extraction and production stay within the group.
See the K-API plantTIBD · consultationPlan a product with Turmeric
We check whether your formula qualifies for notification, detailed notification or registration with the Thai FDA, then prepare the filing documents.
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