Can curcumin reduce inflammation?

Yes.: This is the active ingredient of turmeric. It affects the neuro vascular pathways, acting as an anti-inflammatory and can help with pain relief equal to the relief of Ibuprofen for knee osteoarthritis. It can decrease clotting so be careful around surgery.Many studies are being done looking at it's effect on cancer, alzheimers and psoriasis. Used in india for hundreds of years.

Yes: Especially in conjunction with Resveratrol.