Affiliation:
1. Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy, Yamunanagar, 135002, India
2. Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara
University, Punjab, India
Abstract
Background:
Various ayurvedic drugs have been widely explored for their therapeutic
potencies since ancient times. One of the most significant medicinal plants is Curcuma longa,
which is one of the different crude medications. It has a variety of beneficial pharmacological characteristics
and has been a staple of Indian cooking for centuries. It exhibits antifungal, antimicrobial,
antioxidant, renal, and hepatoprotective activities. This review is an attempt to explore the various
pharmacological properties of curcumin.
Methods:
This article presents a summary of the methodology available to study the pharmacological
potential, chemical makeup, and organoleptic aspects of Curcuma longa (haldi).
Results:
For its therapeutic properties in Indian material medicine, Curcuma longa is welldocumented.
The plant belongs to the genus Curcuma longa. The Zingiberaceae family includes
Curcuma longa. Curcuma longa is widely used in cosmetics. It is considered the best anthelmintic
property for GIT disorders. In many research papers, curcumin is the best anti-inflammatory agent.
Curcumin is known for its synergistic effect against an anticancer agent. The usefulness of Curcuma
longa as a preventative and curative measure is well established worldwide.
Conclusion:
At general, researchers must consider the experience, cost, and availability of the multidisciplinary
research team, as well as the measures implemented in the institutions, in order to
comprehend the benefits and drawbacks of each assessment method.
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Subject
Complementary and alternative medicine,Drug Discovery