28 Apr 2015 Blackmores Institute Curcumin offers potential therapy for oral cancers 28 Apr 2015 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Curcumin may play a key therapeutic role in treating oral cancers associated with human papillomavirus, according to new research. An active ingredient of the herb turmeric commonly used in Indian cooking, curcumin appears to have a quelling effect on the activity of human papillomavirus (HPV). × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.