http://resources.omniwellness.in/control/pdf_bp/Curcumin-Free-Turmeric-B.Agrwal-1529.pdf 

•  All of these studies support the fact that besides curcumin, turmeric contains numerous other compounds that exhibit anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. CFT also possesses anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. It is also clear that some of these compounds exhibit activities that are distinct from curcumin, whereas other compounds’ activities are similar to those of curcumin. Some components of turmeric appear to be as potent as, or even more potent than, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Some components have been shown to act synergistically with curcumin by increasing uptake by the cells through modulation of P-glycoprotein. More than 60 different clinical trials of curcumin have been completed, and a few have also been done using turmeric. These clinical trials have unequivocally demonstrated the safety, tolerability, and nontoxicity of both curcumin and turmeric at gram dose levels. However, none of the clinical trials have been performed using turmeric components other than curcumin