Turmeric – A Spice of Panacea

Abstract :

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is a yellow spice, native to the Indian subcontinent which has been used traditionally for its therapeutical values since time immemorial. It is used as a dietary spice and for the treatment of various illnesses such as biliary disorders, anorexia, cough, diabetic wounds, hepatic disorders, rheumatism, and sinusitis. Curcumin, is the active component of turmeric which was reported to have a wide spectrum of biological functions which include its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, antimutagenic, anticoagulant, antifertility, antidiabetic and antimicrobial activities. Curcumin is remarkably non-toxic and exhibits limited bioavailability. Curcumin exhibits great promise as a therapeutic agent, and is currently in human clinical trials for a variety of conditions, including multiple myeloma, pancreatic cancer, myelodysplastic syndromes, colon cancer, psoriasis and Alzheimer’s disease.

Author Name : Winnyfred Crossia & R. Arthur James

Keywords: Turmeric, Curcumin, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anti Microbial, Bioactive.


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