Turmeric Root or Curcuma Root,Phytochemicals and Applications.

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Curcuma longa Common Application.

Curcuma Root Extract INCI Name Curcuma Longa Extract CAS 84775-52-0 EINECS ELINCS No 283-882-1 Turmeric extract Turmeric Rhizome aqueous turmeric extract Alcoholic turmeric extract Curcumin whole extract of turmeric root photo picture image 1.Anti diabetic activity: Curcuma longa rhizome extract showed blood glucose lowering activity in experimental,induced- diabetic rats.

 2. Anti chlostroleamic property: Curcumin, one of the active principles reducing the serum levels of cholesterol and lipid peroxides in human subjects at the dose of 500 mg/kg.

 3. Gastric and duodenal anti ulcer activity: The gastric and duodenal anti-ulcer activity of an ethanol extract of Curcuma longa (turmeric) rhizome in rats following oral administration of 500 mg/kg of the extract is described. The extract produced significant anti-ulcerogenic activity in rats.

 4. Antihepatotoxic activity: The antihepatotoxic activities of the constituents of the crude drug ukon, the rhizomes of Curcuma longa in vivo and in vitro in rat hepatocytes, are described. Curcuminoids were shown to possess significant

 5. Hypocholesterolaemic property: Curcumin, one of the active principles reduces lipid peroxides and total cholesterol levels and increases HDL levels on human subjects.

 6. Anti inflammatory activity: Curcumin produces better anti-inflammatory activity on human subjects.

 7. Anti cancer: Ethanolic extract and curcumin produce remarkable symptomatic relief in-patient with external cancerous lesions.

 8. Anti fungal activity: Turmeric oil inhibits dermatophytes in vivo and in vitro condition.

 9. Anti mutagenic activity: Curcumin has anti mutagenic and anti promotogenic activity:

 10. Anti oxidant activity: Curcuma longa water extract contains a heat stable protein, which prevents promoter induced lipid peroxidation in dose dependent manner.

 11. Hepato protective activity: Curcuma longa rhizome extract has hepato protective activity.

 Ethnobotany:Worldwide Uses:

 Brazil:Bite(Leech), Bruise, Catarrh, Cholagogueue, Colic, Congestion, Dysentery, Gonorrhea, Smallpox, Wound
 China:Amenorrhea, Antibilious, Balsamic, Cholagogueue, Colic, Congestion, Hemostat, Stomachic
 Elsewhere:Bite(Leech), Bruise, Catarrh, Chickenpox, Cold, Escharotic, Fumitory, Smallpox, Wound
 Java:Abscess, Cold, Conjunctivitis, Cosmetic, Gravel, Jaundice, Lactagogue, Parturition, Pyuria, Scabies, Wound
 Malaya:Amenorrhea, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Dysentery, Gonorrhea, Hepatosis, Sore, Swelling, Tonic, Urogenital
 Nepal:Depurative, Dermatosis
 Philippines:Vulnerary

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last edit date:15th,June.2009.