Author(s):
Janvi Sanjay Choudhary, Sunila. A. Patil, Sunil. P. Pawar
Email(s):
janvichoudhary5454@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2231-5713.2026.00038 
Address:
Janvi Sanjay Choudhary, Sunila. A. Patil, Sunil. P. Pawar
P.S.G.V.P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra, India, 425409.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Turmeric is a spice that comes from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, which belongs to the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. Rhizomes are horizontal underground stems that produce shoots and roots. The spice is sometimes called ‘Indian saffron’ because of its bright color. The bright yellow color of turmeric mainly comes from fat-soluble, polyphenolic pigments called curcuminoids. Curcumin is the main curcuminoid in turmeric and is usually seen as its most active component. Other curcuminoids present in turmeric include demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin. Besides being a spice and colorant, turmeric has been used for medicinal purposes in India for centuries. Recently, studies have shown that curcumin may have anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties, sparking renewed scientific interest in its potential to prevent and treat disease.
Cite this article:
Janvi Sanjay Choudhary, Sunila. A. Patil, Sunil. P. Pawar. A Systematic Review of Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activities and Therapeutic Applications of Curcuma Longa. Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2026; 16(3):266-0. doi: 10.52711/2231-5713.2026.00038
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Janvi Sanjay Choudhary, Sunila. A. Patil, Sunil. P. Pawar. A Systematic Review of Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activities and Therapeutic Applications of Curcuma Longa. Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2026; 16(3):266-0. doi: 10.52711/2231-5713.2026.00038 Available on: https://ajptonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-16-3-8
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