In a search for plant extracts with potent antimicrobial activity, turmeric (Curcuma longa) was extracted to get volatile oil and total curcuminoids .Further total curcuminoids portion was isolated by column chromatography to get curcumin , bisdemethoxycurcumin and demethoxycurcumin. The isolated curcuminoids were identified and characterized by melting point, thin layer chromatography, infra r...

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) L rhizome powder (TRP) was commonly reported to have antiulcerogenic and non-toxicity effects. However, the scientific evidence showing effectiveness of turmeric in treatment gastric ulcer its effect are controversial. The aim study investigate effects different percentages supplemented diet on toxicity induced by indomethacin Wistar rats. This investigated TRP formulat...

turmeric from traditional medicine point of view   jajvandian. r [1]     abstract     introduction: turmeric (curcuma longa) has been considered as a plant with special place in traditional medicine. this permanent plant has about 1.5 meters height with basal leaves of pedicle and specified sheat without petiole, and the flowers are hyacinthine covered with two yellowish green brackets. some tu...

Extensive research within last two decades has indicated that curcumin extracted from turmeric (Curcuma longa), exhibits anticancer potential, in part through the modulation of inflammatory pathways. However, the residual antitumor activity of curcumin-free turmeric (CFT) relative to curcumin or turmeric is not well-understood. In the present study, therefore, we determined activities of these ...

The spice turmeric has been used for centuries not only to flavor, color, and preserve foods but also as a medicinal remedy, and it has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of inflammatory disorders. Turmeric is derived from the plant Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger family, and its rhizome (root) is the most useful part for culinary and medicinal purpos...

Turmeric has been in use for thousands of years as a dye, flavouring and a medicinal herb. Ancient Indian medicine has touted turmeric as an herb with the ability to provide glow and lustre to the skin as well as vigour and vitality to the entire body. Since turmeric has antimicrobial, antioxidant, astringents and other useful properties, it is quite useful in dentistry also. Curcumin, the most...