This research proposal examines the effect of curcumin on depression. Curcumin is the active
ingredient in turmeric and has been studied as an unconventional treatment for depression. The
proposal outlines background information on curcumin and turmeric, including its historical use in
herbal medicine and current research on its anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. The
proposal aims to further study curcumin's potential role in managing clinical depression.