Claim: Bharat Aggarwal's career has been focused on researching the anti-cancer properties of curcumin in particular, a main component of turmeric that is produced by Curcuma longa plants.
Evidence: Bharat B. Aggarwal is an Indian-American biochemist. Aggarwal's research has focused on potential anti-cancer properties of herbs and spices, particularly curcumin, which is found in the spice turmeric. Curcumin is a bright yellow chemical produced by Curcuma longa plants.