A review on turmeric, curcumin and our life

India relies heavily on the spice turmeric, which is derived from the rhizomes of the Curcuma longa plant, a member of the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. The majority of curry powder from India contains turmeric. It has a built-in antiseptic. The spice’s vivid color has earned it the nickname "...

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Main Authors: Vaidya, Sunita, Mankar, Shrutika, Thatere, Ajat B.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
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Molecular structure
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Summary:India relies heavily on the spice turmeric, which is derived from the rhizomes of the Curcuma longa plant, a member of the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. The majority of curry powder from India contains turmeric. It has a built-in antiseptic. The spice’s vivid color has earned it the nickname "Indian saffron" on occasion. Demethoxycurcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin, and curcumin (deferulolyl methane) make up the majority of the curcuminoids in turmeric. Turmeric looks to be much more than just a yellow hue for Indian curries thanks to its active components curcumin and curcuminoids. It exhibits remarkable anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory capabilities as a result of its extraordinary molecular structure. In Indian traditional medicine, turmeric powder is widely used to treat numerous diseases.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/5.0240403