Affiliation:
1. Dr. Naikwadi College of Pharmacy, Jamgaon, Sinnar, Maharashtra.
Abstract
Curcumin is extensively cultivated as spices and herbal medicines in tropical and sub-tropical countries. Geographical origin is known to significantly determine the quality of the herbs used and, consequently, the safety and efficacy of their products. Curcumin is commercially available as a nutrition supplement as it exhibits various medicinal and nutritional properties. Its essential oil is present upto 7%; with high content of bisabolane derivatives. Curcumin has shown potent antibacterial activity and other pharmacological actions in the past 50 years. Curcumin has been marketed globally as a health supplement mainly for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties. Curcumin possesses antibacterial activity against periodontopathic bacteria and may be a potent agent for preventing periodontal diseases. Possession of useful properties, pharmacological safety and negligible cost make curcumin an attractive agent to explore further for its potential therapeutic applications in various endodontic procedures.
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