CURCUMIN IN MEDICINE: BOON OR BANE
Mehtab S Bhagat
, Pallak Arora , Vasuda Bhagat , Ravneet Malhi , Akankshita Behera
Curcumin, antioxidant, potentially malignant disorders
Abstract In the recent past curcumin has gained a lot of excitement because of its potential as prophylactic and theuraptic agent in various diseases. The aim of this review was to assess the role of curcumin in the treatment of oral potentially malignant disorders. Turmeric is composed of a group of three curcuminoids: curcumin (diferuloyl methane), demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemthoxycurcumin,as well as volatile oils ( tumerone, atlantone, and zingiberone), sugars, proteins and resins. Curcumin is a polyphenol that is contained in the rhizomes of Curcuma longa Linn. The active components are thought to be the curcuminoids, primarily curcumin,which is commonly available worldwide. Curcumin posse’s anti-oxidant, anti inflammatory, and pro-apoptotic activities. Curcumin is a promising therapeutic agent. This article explores the mechanism of curcumin and its role in potentially malignant disorders.
"CURCUMIN IN MEDICINE: BOON OR BANE ", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.3, Issue 11, page no.429 - 431, December-2018, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR1811076.pdf
Volume 3
Issue 11,
December-2018
Pages : 429 - 431
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_180859
Published Paper Id: IJSDR1811076
Downloads: 000347197
Research Area: Pharmacy
Country: ghaziabad, uttar pradesh, India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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