Asian Journal of Research In Chemistry
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 3

Chemical and Pharmacological Studies on Curcuminoids

  • Author:
  • P. Venugopalan, T. V. Deepthi
  • Total Page Count: 11
  • Page Number: 355 to 365

Department of Chemistry, Sree Neelakanta Government Sanskrit College, Pattambi, Palakkad -679 306. Kerala

*Corresponding Author E-mail: venugpamrita@gmail.com

Online published on 19 June, 2014.

Abstract

Curcuminoids, the active ingredients of turmeric, possess innumerous physiological activities. Structural aspects and biological activities and pharmacological studies of curcuminoids have been critically reviewed. The photochemistry and analytical applications of curcuminoids were also included.

Keywords

Turmeric, Curcuminoids, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory agent