Pharmacological Facet of Curcuma longa: A Review
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research
; 76(1):119-125, 2022.
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| EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2067718
ABSTRACT
The plant Curcuma longa, a perennial herbaceous member of the Zingiberaceae (ginger family), produces turmeric. Protein, fat, minerals, carbs, and moisture are all included in turmeric. Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a phenolic diketone that makes up 34 percent of curcumin and is made up of curcumin I, curcumin II, and curcumin III, is what gives turmeric its characteristic yellow colour. Curcumin have versatile pharmacotherapeutic potential and their biological functions have been thoroughly investigated in recent years. As the main bioactive component, curcumin has numerous pharmacological properties including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic, hepatoprotective, anti-rheumatoid arthritis and anti-cancer properties. In persons who are active, it improves recuperation and performance. It helps with viral infections and dental issues such as dental pain, gingivitis. Covid also benefits from curcumin. ar-turmerone also possesses antiinflammatory properties. Ar-turmerone is a potentially effective treatment for a number of neurologic conditions like schizophrenia. Multiple health advantages are provided by curcumin when mixed with boosting agents. Copyright © 2022, Global Research Online. All rights reserved.
anti-inflammatory; antioxidant; curcumin; Turmeric; adult; coronavirus disease 2019; Curcuma longa; drug combination; drug therapy; ginger; gingivitis; human; malignant neoplasm; moisture; nonhuman; review; rheumatoid arthritis; schizophrenia; tooth pain; Zingiberaceae; antidiabetic agent; antihypertensive agent; demethoxycurcumin; mineral; unclassified drug
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