Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 12

Review study on medical use of turmeric

1Professor, Department of General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, TeerthaSnker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, Email Id- dr.bajranglalbanthia52@gmail.com

Online Published on 03 February, 2022.

Abstract

Turmeric is an ancient spice made from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, a ginger family member. Turmeric, often known as the "Golden Spice of India," has been utilized for medical reasons in India for ages. It has been used as a home remedy for biliary disorders, anorexia, cough, diabetic sores, hepatic disorders, rheumatism, and sinusitis in traditional medicine. Turmeric and its components, namely curcumin and essential oils, have a broad range of biological activities in additional to its usage as a spice and color. Anti-inflammatory, oxidative, anti-carcinogenic, anti-mutagenic, anticoagulant, antifertility, anti-fertility, anti-diabetic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiprotozoal, antiviral, anti-fibrotic, anti-venom, antiulcer, hypotensive, and hypocholesteremia properties are among them. Turmeric's modern popularity began in the 1970s, when researchers discovered that the plant may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Both turmeric and curcumin are well tolerated at extremely high doses without causing any harmful consequences, according to safety studies. As a result, turmeric and its components have the potential to be used in contemporary medicine to cure a variety of illnesses.

Keywords

Ayurvedic, Curcuma, Cancer, Health, Medicine, Turmeric