Curcuma Longa ExtractThe extract is derived from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa belonging to family Zingiberaceae. Turmeric as it is widely known, has been used in Indian systems of medicine for a long time. In India it is popularly known as "Haldi". Haldi is being used in India since time immemorial and described by Charak Sushrut, Vagbhat in their treatises from centuries as a medicinal plant. In religious festivals also dried rhizome or powder forms regarded as a auspicious article in all religious observances in Hindu households. It is said that use of Curcuma longa for numerous medicinal problems ranging from constipation to skin disease goes back to 600 BC as mentioned in literature. Current traditional Indian medicine claims the use of its powder in the treatment of biliary disorders, anorexia, cough, diabetic wounds, hepatic disorder, rheumatism, anti-inflammatory, and sinusitis. The major constituents are curcuminoids, the yellow coloring principles, of which curcumin constitutes 50-60%.
Scientific Evidence:
In clinical and preclinical studies, Curcumin, present in Curcuma longa inhibited platelet aggregation induced by arachidonate, adrenaline and collagen. Anti-inflammatory activity of the volatile oil of Curcuma longa has been compared with cortisone through a battery of tests. The experimental data substantiated the claim for its antirheumatic effect. An ethanol extract of turmeric was studied in rats for its ability to inhibit gastric secretion and to protect gastroduodenal mucosa. It was seen that turmeric extract not only increased the gastric wall mucus significantly but also restored the non-protein sulfhydryl (NP-SH) content in the glandular stomachs of the rats. Scientific studies also revealed hepatoprotective, cardiovascular, conjunctivitis, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, immunostimulant, antibacterial, immunostimulant, insect repellent, Radioprotection, antiparkinson and more.
