is curcumin the same as tumeric
Cumin is NOT the same as Curcumin. Cumin is a spice that comes from seeds atop a   plant somewhat related to parsley.    Curcumin is a component of the spice Tumeri â¦ c or Turmeric, which is ground from the root.  Curcumin has enormous health benefits as an anti-inflammatory and even helps with Alzheimers.umin is a spice that comes from seeds atop a   plant somewhat related to parsley.    Curcumin is a component of the spice Tumeri â¦ c or Turmeric, which is ground from the root.