Evaluating Effects of Curcumin in Moderate to Severe Asthmatics

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form 2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study 3. Male or female, aged 18 and older 4. Physician diagnosed moderate to severe asthma: (GINA 2018) a. Stable asthma that requires ICS/LABA and/or an additional controller agent (i.e. LTRA, LAMA) 5. Ability to take oral medication and be willing to adhere to the regimen 6. Ability to speak and read English 7. If female and sexually active, should use effective forms of birth control Exclusion Criteria: 1. Current use of turmeric (curcumin) or use within the last 7 days 2. Current use of biologic therapy/ immunotherapy/ or bronchothermoplasty 3. Pregnancy or lactation 4. Known allergic reactions to components of turmeric (curcumin) 5. Current use of anticoagulants, and history of coagulopathy or liver disease 6. INR greater than 2.0, PTT greater than 45.0 seconds