Biochemistry, Safety, Pharmacological Activities, and Clinical Applications of Turmeric: A Mechanistic Review
Joint Authors
Sultan, Muhammad Tauseef
Arshad, Muhammad Sajid
Shariati, Mohammad Ali
Plygun, Sergey
Ahmad, Rabia Shabir
Hussain, Muhammad Bilal
Waheed, Marwa
Hashempur, Mohammad Hashem
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-05-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is a popular natural drug, traditionally used for the treatment of a wide range of diseases.
Its root, as its most popular part used for medicinal purposes, contains different types of phytochemicals and minerals.
This review summarizes what is currently known on biochemistry, safety, pharmacological activities (mechanistically), and clinical applications of turmeric.
In short, curcumin is considered as the fundamental constituent in ground turmeric rhizome.
Turmeric possesses several biological activities including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, antimutagenic, antimicrobial, antiobesity, hypolipidemic, cardioprotective, and neuroprotective effects.
These reported pharmacologic activities make turmeric an important option for further clinical research.
Also, there is a discussion on its safety and toxicity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ahmad, Rabia Shabir& Hussain, Muhammad Bilal& Sultan, Muhammad Tauseef& Arshad, Muhammad Sajid& Waheed, Marwa& Shariati, Mohammad Ali…[et al.]. 2020. Biochemistry, Safety, Pharmacological Activities, and Clinical Applications of Turmeric: A Mechanistic Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1157322
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ahmad, Rabia Shabir…[et al.]. Biochemistry, Safety, Pharmacological Activities, and Clinical Applications of Turmeric: A Mechanistic Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1157322
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ahmad, Rabia Shabir& Hussain, Muhammad Bilal& Sultan, Muhammad Tauseef& Arshad, Muhammad Sajid& Waheed, Marwa& Shariati, Mohammad Ali…[et al.]. Biochemistry, Safety, Pharmacological Activities, and Clinical Applications of Turmeric: A Mechanistic Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1157322
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1157322