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Curcumin, a low molecular weight , lipophilic major yellow natural polyphenolic and the most well known plant derivedcompound, is extracted from the rhizomes of the turmeric [ curcuma longa] plant, belonging to Zingiberaceae.Curcumin and its analogues prevent oxidative damage and inhibit the binding of toxic metabolites to DNA. Its anti- inflammatory, anticancer and anti-oxidant properties of exploited efficiency may benefit mankind in colourful ways. It has a low toxic effect on the body, hence large doses can be given without any fear of toxicity that reflects its broad therapeutic index. It shows a wide spectrum of biological actions like anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, antimutagenic, anti-coagulant,antifertility, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiprotozoal, antiviral, antifibrotic, antiulcer, hypotensive, hypercholesterolaemia, antivenom activities.This review article mainly focuses on the properties, chemistry, pharmacological activities like antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-HIV, antimicrobial, antifertility, anti-parkinsonism, antifungal, anticoagulant,cardioprotective, hepatoprotective and also effective in various types of cancers and also their toxicity studies.