scholarly journals An Overview of Golden Spice’s (Turmeric) Medicinal Properties for Future Development Potential

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zarini Ismail ◽  
Nur Ain Nabila Mazuki
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Agent ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

Traditional medicines that are derived mainly from herbaceous plants are widely used for years in many regions of the world. Currently, the world is facing the emergence of resistant microorganisms due to the overuse and misuse of antibiotics and the lack of new drug development. In consequence, the discovery of natural phytochemicals that are safe, cheap, non-toxic, and readily available would be an acceptable alternative source. Turmeric, scientifically known as Curcuma longa, in the family of Zingiberaceae (ginger) is well known for its diverse therapeutic properties. The medicinal properties of turmeric include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-carcinogenic, cardioprotective, gastroprotective, hepatoprotective, and many more. Numerous studies have shown that curcumin (1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione), which is the most active compound of turmeric, plays a significant role as a therapeutic agent. The present article provides a brief overview of the plethora of research regarding the medicinal properties of golden spice (turmeric), specifically of curcumin's role in the treatment of various illnesses. Interestingly, turmeric might play a role in protecting COVID-19 patients against the development of lung injury caused by cytokine storms. Hence, this warrants further scientific research to monitor the anti-inflammatory effect of turmeric on SARS-CoV-2.

scholarly journals A CLASSICAL AYURVEDA REVIEW ON HARIDRA

AYUSHDHARA ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 47-55
Author(s):  
Swagata Chakraborty ◽  
Aparajita Das
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Antifungal Agent ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
The Family ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Curcuma longa Linn. is one of the important medicinal plants of the family Zingiberaceae. Being one among the constituent of Chandraprabha vati, Mahatikta ghrita, Haridra khand, Dashamulaarista etc, Haridra is very widely used in Ayurveda for the treatment of various disorders through its Rasapanchak. The name Haridra signifies its colour. In the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Haridra is being used in various formulations. It is used as major ingredient in many formulations. It is highly valued from time immemorial because of its vast medicinal properties, traditional usage and cosmetic value. It is extensively used as Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antidiabetic, anthelminthic, hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic, antihistaminic, antifungal agent. Information from Ayurvedic texts shows its wide use in the diseases like Prameha, Krimi, Aruchi, Apachi, Pandu, Visa etc. The present article provides all necessary information regarding its classical references to have an overall view of Haridra in Ayurveda.

Anti-inflammatory effect of Curcuma longa (turmeric) rhizome when administered topically in gel form

Planta Medica ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 75 (09) ◽  
Author(s):  
AH Mollik ◽  
W Mozammel Haq ◽  
S Chandra Bachar ◽  
R Jahan ◽  
M Rahmatullah
Keyword(s):  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

Minocycline: a bacteriostatic antibiotic with pleiotropic cardioprotective effects

2015 ◽  
Vol 93 (10) ◽  
pp. 863-866 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge A. Brenes-Salazar
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Therapeutic Agent ◽  
Mechanisms Of Action ◽  
Clinical Neurology ◽  
The Family ◽  
Cardioprotective Effects ◽  
Cardiac Models ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Cardioprotective Drug

Minocycline belongs to the family of tetracyclines, which are drugs traditionally approved as antibiotics. Based on preclinical animal cardiac models and clinical neurology trials, this drug has gained special attention as a promising cardiovascular therapeutic agent given its anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, antioxidant, and antienzymatic properties. This review focuses on the available evidence for minocycline as a cardioprotective drug, with special attention to mechanisms of action. Ongoing cardiovascular clinical trials are briefly discussed.

scholarly journals Efecto antiinflamatorio de extractos etanólicos de Morinda citrifolia L. en conejos

Tequio ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 26-34
Author(s):  
Irma Cecilia Regino Álvarez ◽  
María de la Luz Ríos Vásquez ◽  
Héctor Ulises Bernardino Hernández ◽  
Arturo Zapién Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Morinda Citrifolia ◽  
San Jose ◽  
Mature Leaves ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Ethanol Extracts ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

Morinda citrifolia L. has multiple therapeutic properties, particularly as an anti-inflammatory. The species has been widely studied, however, it is necessary to expand studies to document the presence of secondary metabolites and the anti-inflammatory effect of its extracts in animal models. The objective of the present paper was to identify the secondary metabolites present in the ethanol extracts of leaves and fruit of Morinda citrifolia L. collected in the community of San José Rio Manso, municipality of Lalana Choapam, Oaxaca, as well as the evaluation of its anti-inflammatory effect in rabbits. Ethanol extracts were obtained from the green and mature leaves, as well as the juice of the fruit. Green leaf extract gels were prepared and used in a completely randomized experiment in rabbits. The presence of alkaloids, leucoantacionins, amino acids, coumarins, cardiotonics, flavonoids, terpenes and tannins was identified. The 0.5% extract was more efficient at reducing the inflamed area by 55.6% compared to 28.6% of the control, 48 hours after the induction of inflammation. No signs of adverse reactions due to the use of the pharmaceutical forms evaluated were observed.

scholarly journals Effect of Essential Oils from Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Rhizomes on Some Inflammatory Biomarkers in Cadmium Induced Neurotoxicity in Rats

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayodele Jacob Akinyemi ◽  
Philip Adeyemi Adeniyi
Keyword(s):  
Prefrontal Cortex ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Inflammatory Biomarkers ◽  
Tnf Alpha ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

Studies have revealed that anti-inflammatory agents could provide beneficial effect in lowering the incidence/progression of neurological diseases. Hence, this study sought to investigate the effect of essential oils from Nigeria ginger and turmeric rhizomes on some cytokines in cadmium induced neurotoxicity. The result revealed that essential oil from ginger and turmeric rhizomes exerts anti-inflammatory effect by preventing alterations of some cytokines/inflammatory biomarkers (IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-Alpha) levels and inhibits both hippocampus and prefrontal cortex acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and adenosine deaminase (ADA) activities (important enzymes relevant in the management/prevention of neurodegenerative diseases) in Cd treated rats. In conclusion, essential oil from ginger and turmeric rhizomes exerts anti-inflammatory properties in Cd induced neurotoxicity. The observed effect could be due to the volatile compounds as revealed by GC-MS analysis.

scholarly journals Curcuma longa Extract Exerts a Myorelaxant Effect on the Ileum and Colon in a Mouse Experimental Colitis Model, Independent of the Anti-Inflammatory Effect

PLoS ONE ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. e44650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Aldini ◽  
Roberta Budriesi ◽  
Giulia Roda ◽  
Matteo Micucci ◽  
Pierfranco Ioan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Experimental Colitis ◽  
Model Independent ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Colitis Model ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

scholarly journals Caralluma europaea (Guss.) N.E.Br.: Anti-Inflammatory, Antifungal, and Antibacterial Activities against Nosocomial Antibiotic-Resistant Microbes of Chemically Characterized Fractions

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 636
Author(s):  
Fatima Ez-Zahra Amrati ◽  
Mohammed Bourhia ◽  
Hamza Saghrouchni ◽  
Meryem Slighoua ◽  
Andriy Grafov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Antibiotic Resistant ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal Activities ◽  
The Family ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal

Caralluma europaea (Guss.) N.E.Br.: (C. europaea) is a wild medicinal plant belonging to the family Apocynaceae. It is commonly used in traditional medicines for treating several diseases. The present work aims to evaluate the anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal potentials of C. europaea fractions including hydro ethanol (ET CE), n-butanol (But CE), and polyphenol (Poly CE). The chemical composition of hydroethanol, n-butanol, and polyphenol-rich fractions from C. europaea were determined using GC-MS after silylation. The anti-inflammatory effect of hydroethanol, n-butanol, and polyphenol-rich fractions was studied by carrageenan-induced paw edema. Antibacterial and antifungal activities of hydroethanol, n-butanol, and polyphenol-rich fractions against Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, and yeasts were assessed using the disc diffusion and micro-dilution assays. The findings of the chemical characterization affirmed the presence of interesting bioactive compounds in C. europaea fractions. The polyphenol-rich fraction was the best inhibitor of edema by75.68% after 6 h of treatment. The hydroethanol fraction was the most active against both bacteria and yeasts. This study contributes to society as it provides potential bioactive compounds in C. europaea extract, which may help in fighting nosocomial antibiotic-resistant microbes.

scholarly journals REVIEW ON COMPILATION OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF BERGENIA CILIATA: THE MEDICINAL HERB OF HIMALAYAS

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vidya Chauhan ◽  
Pallavi Rawat ◽  
Neha Chauhan
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Medicinal Herb ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
The Family ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Antitussive Activity

As mentioned in the texts such as Vedas, Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, Bergenia ciliata is a known to be the ancient and medicinal plant belonging to the family Saxifragaceae. It can be found as a shrub or an herb, while some are trees or vines. The family includes about 80 genera, 1250 species and has biological properties that are possessed by the different plant parts including antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, anti-ulcer, anti-diabetic, analgesic, anti-plasmodial, antitumor, antitussive activity, antineoplastic, diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. Many of its members grow in rocky places. Bergenia ciliata itself shows that the plant originate between rocks and appears to break them or that it possesses lithotroptic property. It’s different plant parts are reported to have different medicinal properties. There are three species of Bergenia found in India Bergenia ligulata, Bergenia ciliata, Bergenia stracheyi. The rhizomes of these plants are used in the indigenous system of medicines.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Physico-chemical And chromatographic profile of Kababchini Fruit(Pipercubeba)

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dipshikha Sitaram Rakhunde ◽  
Deepak Sharma ◽  
Surekha Landge
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
The Family ◽  
Future Drug ◽  
Chromatographic Profile ◽  
Dried Fruit ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Standard Profile

ABSTRACT:- Indian spices that provide flavor, to food also possess many therapeutic properties. Ancient Indian texts of Ayurveda, an Indian system of medicine, detailed the medicinal properties of these plants and their therapeutic usage. Natural products have traditionally provided many of the drugs in use . Kababchini is a spice commonly used in Asian countries for cooking purposes. It is the dried fruit of an evergreen small tree. Pimentadioica which belongs to the family of creepers. The pimenta is a parasitic plant and grows on other full-grown trees. The kababchini’s plant is about nine meters in height and its leaves are egg-shaped and 10–12 cm in length. Its fruit is tiny and green in color. It keeps the digestive tract normal and is very effective in case of piles. It strengthens heart. It helps in treating cough and asthmatic conditions. It regularizes the menstrual cycle. It is very effective in erectile dysfunction. It is very effective in toning up of the urinary tract.With the increasing interests in the reservoir of untested natural products, many future drug developments will be based on natural products. The standard profile of kababchini is not given in API, so that’s why the present article reviews the Ayurvedic aspects of Kababchini  well supported by the available literature and its  physico-chemical  and Chromatographic profile. Key words:- Physico-chemicals, Chromatographic profile,  Kababchini   

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